St. Gregory The Great School vs. St. Matthew's School
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School History
Overview
Our Mission at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic School is to evangelize the Good News of Jesus Christ in order to transform lives, hearts, and minds through exemplary teaching and learning, worship, faith formation, and discipleship through service. As members of God's diverse family, we treasure the rich traditions of our Roman Catholic faith and welcome all to a spiritual home and to an enlightened, joyful, and vibrant life in Christ.
The philosophy of St. Gregory the Great School reflects the role of the school within the educational ministry of the Catholic Church.
We feel called to create an academically challenging environment that prepares our students to embrace their world through lives filled with faith, service, and leadership.
Empowering leaders one faith-filled day at a time! Early Learners (age 2) through 8th Grade.
Saint Matthew's Catholic School is committed to the traditions of our Catholic faith and provides a Christ-centered foundation of learning for all through spiritual and academic formation, fine arts, and physical development.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2007-2023
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Support, G.A.T.E.
call for specifics
Year Founded
1964
1963
Students Body
Total Students
602 students
456 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
10
Pre-K Students
50
47
Kindergarten Students
59
49
Grade 1 Students
58
45
Grade 2 Students
50
47
Grade 3 Students
49
39
Grade 4 Students
65
28
Grade 5 Students
62
48
Grade 6 Students
87
54
Grade 7 Students
55
45
Grade 8 Students
67
44
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
25%
Average Class Size
22
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Uniform is required)
(Uniform is required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,413
$9,811
Tuition Notes
$8,413.30 registered Catholics
$10,791.93for non-registered Catholics or non-Catholics
Updated tuition available on school web site, http://smsvb.net/admissions/tuition/
% on Financial Aid
n/a
45%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Heather Van Scoten
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Advanced BandArt Club
Chess ClubCoding Club
Elementary School ChoirForensics
Mad Science ClubMiddle School Choir
National Junior Honor SocietyStudent Council Association
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
American Heritage GirlsBattle of the Books
Boys ScoutsDrama Club
Forensics TeamGirls Scouts
God's HelpersLego League
Martial ArtsScience Bowl
Ship Repair Digital Innovation CompetitionSpanish Bowl
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes (add'l to curriculum)Band
Elementary ChorusMiddle School Chorus