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St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt

207 So Peyton St
Alexandria, VA 22314

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Tel: (703) 683-3686

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The mission of St. Coletta of Greater Washington is to serve children and adults with cognitive disabilities and to support their families.

At St. Coletta we believe in the immeasurable value of the individual human spirit and the right of each individual to live as full and independent a life as possible.

We respect the dignity of all persons entrusted to our care and our goal is to serve them in an atmosphere that encourages their talents, celebrates their successes and builds their self-esteem.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 144 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Bilingual School Association
Institute for Independent Education

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Year Founded

1959

Last Day of School

Sat. May 30, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

144 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

81%

State avg.: 31%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Seeing Possibilities Beyond Disabilities

The mission of St. Coletta of Greater Washington is to serve children and adults with cognitive disabilities and to support their families.
At St. Coletta we believe in the immeasurable value of the individual human spirit and the right of each individual to live as full and independent a life as possible.
We respect the dignity of all persons entrusted to our care and our goal is to serve them in an atmosphere that encourages their talents, celebrates their successes and builds their self-esteem.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt's ranking?

St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt?

The application deadline for St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt located?

St. Coletta Of Greater Washingt is located in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other private schools located in Old Town.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 144 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alexandria, VA is $20,692 for elementary schools and $40,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alexandria, VA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).