St. Matthew's School vs. St. Gregory The Great School
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Overview
Empowering leaders one faith-filled day at a time.
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
479 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
60
50
Kindergarten Students
47
59
Grade 1 Students
45
58
Grade 2 Students
32
50
Grade 3 Students
47
49
Grade 4 Students
49
65
Grade 5 Students
55
62
Grade 6 Students
45
87
Grade 7 Students
43
55
Grade 8 Students
46
67
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform is required)
(Uniform is required)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,569
$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
Admissions Director
n/a
Mrs. Heather Van Scoten
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Boys ScoutsDrama Club
Forensics TeamGirls Scouts
God's HelpersLego League
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