Nativity Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 299 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,360
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Nativity Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Nativity Catholic School
Pre-K	36
Kind	28
1	28
2	28
3	31
4	31
5	27
6	30
7	30
8	30

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Full Time Resource Program

Year Founded

1996

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008, 2009

Student Body

Total Students

299 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Boys: Gray pants, white shirt & sweater; Girls: Plaid skirt, white shirt & sweater

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,360

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Admissions Director

Amor Paulson

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Nativity Catholic School, in the Diocese of Arlington, fosters a rich Catholic faith and tradition as well as a solid academic education.
Nativity is a certified STEM school by The National Certificate of STEM Excellence.
Nativity is recognized as a STEM School of Excellence by ITEEA.
Nativity recognizes each child as created in God's image with unique gifts and talents.
The school is committed to carrying out the mandate of the American Bishops in their pastoral letter, "To teach as Jesus did." Thus, the ministry of Nativity Catholic School incorporates a three-fold dimension: God's message, Christian fellowship, and service to the community.
The faculty uses a variety of techniques and tools to challenge each child to achieve his or her full potential.
Nativity Catholic School is committed to nurturing students to be faithful Catholics and productive citizens in a global society.
The mission of Nativity Catholic School is to provide an atmosphere where every child is valued as a unique child of God, to develop in the students a desire for learning, and to encourage students to develop their full potential spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and culturally.

School Motto: Nativity Catholic School teaches as Jesus did with faith and integrity to promote lifelong learning.

Nativity Catholic School, in the Diocese of Arlington, fosters a rich Catholic faith and tradition as well as a solid academic education.
Nativity recognizes each child as created in God's image with unique gifts and talents.
The school is committed to carrying out the mandate of the American Bishops in their pastoral letter, "To teach as Jesus did." Thus, the ministry of Nativity Catholic School incorporates a three-fold dimension: God's message, Christian fellowship, and service to the community.
The faculty uses a variety of techniques and tools to challenge each child to achieve his or her full potential.
Nativity Catholic School is committed to nurturing students to be faithful Catholics and productive citizens in a global society.
The mission of Nativity Catholic School is to provide an atmosphere where every child is valued as a unique child of God, to develop in the students a desire for learning, and to encourage students to develop their full potential spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and culturally.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nativity Catholic School cost?

Nativity Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,360 for private students.

What is Nativity Catholic School's ranking?

Nativity Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Nativity Catholic School?

The application deadline for Nativity Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/12/2018

I attended this school through my 6-8th grade years a few years ago, and most of the same staff at my time there still remain. I have been to multiple public and private schools and Nativity is by far the best school I`ve been to. The staff is fully committed to their students and go above and beyond in fostering a healthy learning environment. They provide a formative Catholic education and encourage religious traditions, but they don`t force it upon you. The school provides great resources so that your student can have a variety of experiences, from its LabLearner science program to the Battle of the Books Club. The relationship between teachers is the best I`ve ever seen. I need to comeback to visit one day to say thanks.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sam Aslakson

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The average private school tuition in Fairfax County, VA is $18,401 for elementary schools and $22,844 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fairfax County, VA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).