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St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond

9501 Gayton Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
St. Mary's School is pleased to provide an educational environment where students can be challenged academically in a Christian setting.
In this atmosphere, children are taught to respect the dignity of each human being, to recognize their own God-given gifts and to develop these gift to their highest potential.
We are a community within a wider community. In this context, we promote an integrated approach to education.
The family, school, and parish share in the responsibility of educating the whole child - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Student Body

Total Students
421 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Mary's School is pleased to provide an educational environment where students can be challenged academically in a Christian setting. In this atmosphere, children are taught to respect the dignity of each human being, to recognize their own God-given gifts and to develop these gift to their highest potential. We are a community within a wider community. In this context, we promote an integrated approach to education. The family, school, and parish share in the responsibility of educating the whole child - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond's ranking?
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Henrico County, VA is $13,906 for elementary schools and $15,953 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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