Roanoke Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 327 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,150
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Roanoke Catholic School
Pre-K	25
Kind	22
1	19
2	21
3	20
4	17
5	18
6	22
7	22
8	23
9	29
10	31
11	20
12	38

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1889

Student Body

Total Students

327 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1202

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms: khaki pants/plaid skirt and polo shirt

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Accounting Principles (DE)AP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Computer Science Principles

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP FrenchAP Government

AP Human GeographyAP Physics

AP Physics 1AP Pre-Calculus

AP PrecalculusAP Statistics

AP U.S. GovernmentAP U.S. History

English Language (DE)English Literature (DE)

Management Principles (DE)Marketing Principles (DE)

Quantitative Reasoning (DE)Spanish II (DE)

Spanish III (DE)Spanish IV (DE)

Spanish V (DE)

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,150

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Tuition Notes

Varies by grade level, $8250-13150. Financial aid available for K-12th.

% on Financial Aid

87%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Melissa Barnard

Admissions Associate

Courtney Templeton

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Colors

White, Green, Gold

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

BandFellowship of Christian Athletes

Help Save the Next GirlKey Club

Medico ClubNational Honor Society

Red Cross ClubRosary Club

Student AmbassadorsStudent Government Association

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubChoir

Drama ClubStrings

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Bitty BasketballDance Class

Soccer Shots

School Notes

Roanoke Catholic School is dedicated to excellence in education and to the spiritual development of youth within the framework of the Gospel and the tradition of the Catholic Church; however, students aren't required to be Catholic.
Our fundamental task is the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
We strive to instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning, to Christian values, and to community service.
We are dedicated to achieving these goals in a supportive Christian community.

Applicants are required to submit current and past school transcripts, testing scores, attendance and disciplinary reports, and two teacher recommendations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Roanoke Catholic School cost?

Roanoke Catholic School's tuition is approximately $13,150 for private students.

What schools are Roanoke Catholic School often compared to?

Roanoke Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like North Cross School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Roanoke Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of Roanoke Catholic School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Roanoke Catholic School offer?

Roanoke Catholic School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Roanoke Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is Roanoke Catholic School's ranking?

Roanoke Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Roanoke Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is Roanoke Catholic School located?

Roanoke Catholic School is located in the Gainsboro neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $14,805 for elementary schools and $18,589 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).