St. Catherine's School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 824 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

St. Catherine's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Catherine's School
Pre-K	37
Kind	48
1	57
2	61
3	52
4	52
6	78
7	87
9	87
10	90
11	87
12	88

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Grade 10 has 90 students making it the largest grade at St. Catherine's School.

Year Founded

1890

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

What we keep we lose; only what we give remains our own

Student Body

Total Students

824 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

107 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

62%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

23%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Cullinan

Admissions Associate

Adrienne Taylor

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

School Notes

St. Catherine's, a Church School in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, offers girls in early childhool program through twelfth grade a rigorous college preparatory education through a community of teachers and staff committed to fostering the development of the mind, body and spirit.
The ultimate aim of the school is to prepare girls of diverse perspectives for leadership and service in a global community.
St. Catherine's will be sought by talented girls and their families because of its caring, engaged students and faculty who set high academic standards, delight in learning and find joy in service to others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Catherine's School offer?

St. Catherine's School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. St. Catherine's School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is St. Catherine's School's ranking?

St. Catherine's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Catherine's School?

The application deadline for St. Catherine's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Catherine's School located?

St. Catherine's School is located in the Three Chopt neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 6 other private schools located in Three Chopt.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

Our daughter has been a Lower School student at St. Catherine's for 3 years, and we could not be happier. The school's focus on educating girls, the high caliber of the teachers and staff, and the warm, welcoming community have all made our experience at St. Catherine's a wonderful one. When we moved to Richmond 3 years ago, we looked at many different options - both public and private - and we''re thrilled with our choice. Our friends with older daughters at St. Catherine's say great things about the Middle and Upper School experiences as well, so we look forward to many more years at the school.

- Posted by Parent - bridg

5 10/16/2014

This is without a question the best investment we have made in our daughters'' future. They love learning and each year seem to be more engrossed and interested in their studies. We have been particularly impressed with the Math and Science program. Lower School girls learn to love these subjects at a young age and by the time they are in Upper School they are doing research in a cutting edge Science facility. Their exposure to music, art, athletics and community service gives them the advantage of discovering new things about themselves and becoming confident, well-rounded citizens.

- Posted by Parent - cari.

5 10/16/2014

My daughter started at St. Catherines with Junior Kindergarten and is now in First Grade. My husband and I have been nothing less then thrilled with her development and progress. The teachers have all taken the time to learn the specific interests of their students and incorporated the specific interests within the lesson plans. I''ll admit I was doubting the ability of learning two foreign languages starting in Kindergarten but my daughter is so motivated and interested. She comes home and teaches us! Having a son, I can see first hand how boys and girls learn differently. St. Catherines puts so much thought and research into creating an environment for girls to be their individual best. Currently my daughter is very interested in math and science so the rapidly expanding STEAM initiative and new Science Building is particularly exciting.

- Posted by Parent - kidwe

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $16,957 for elementary schools and $19,947 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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