St. Matthew's School vs. St. Gregory The Great School
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St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
Yes, selected in 2007-2023
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
call for specifics
Learning Support, G.A.T.E.
Year Founded
1963
1964
Students Body
Total Students
456 students
602 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
10
-
Pre-K Students
47
50
Kindergarten Students
49
59
Grade 1 Students
45
58
Grade 2 Students
47
50
Grade 3 Students
39
49
Grade 4 Students
28
65
Grade 5 Students
48
62
Grade 6 Students
54
87
Grade 7 Students
45
55
Grade 8 Students
44
67
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform is required)
(Uniform is required)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,811
$8,413
Tuition Notes
Updated tuition available on school web site, http://smsvb.net/admissions/tuition/
$8,413.30 registered Catholics
$10,791.93for non-registered Catholics or non-Catholics
% on Financial Aid
45%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
98%
n/a
Admissions Director
n/a
Mrs. Heather Van Scoten
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
Club or Organization:
Advanced BandArt Club
Chess ClubCoding Club
Elementary School ChoirForensics
Mad Science ClubMiddle School Choir
National Junior Honor SocietyStudent Council Association