St. Gregory The Great School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 602 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,413
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Gregory The Great School
Pre-K	50
Kind	59
1	58
2	50
3	49
4	65
5	62
6	87
7	55
8	67

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Support, G.A.T.E.

Year Founded

1964

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007, 2023

Campus Size

14 acres

Student Body

Total Students

602 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,413

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Tuition Notes

$8,413.30 registered Catholics $10,791.93for non-registered Catholics or non-Catholics

Admissions Director

Mrs. Heather Van Scoten

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Field HockeyGolf

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Advanced BandArt Club

Chess ClubCoding Club

Elementary School ChoirForensics

Mad Science ClubMiddle School Choir

National Junior Honor SocietyStudent Council Association

School Notes

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.

School Motto: Gregory the Saint Bernard
School Mascot: Saints

By sending your child to St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, you are enriching your child's spiritual growth in Jesus Christ and assisting them in reaching their full academic potential. We offer challenging academics, including multiple high school credit courses in 8th grade.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Gregory The Great School cost?

St. Gregory The Great School's tuition is approximately $8,413 for private students.

What schools are St. Gregory The Great School often compared to?

St. Gregory The Great School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Matthew's School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Gregory The Great School offer?

St. Gregory The Great School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Gregory The Great School's ranking?

St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Gregory The Great School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Gregory The Great School located?

St. Gregory The Great School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 12 other private schools located in Northwest.

School Reviews

5 5/23/2026

I started here since kindergarton. I enjoyed being educated by these wonderful teachers, playing and winning sports, being with my best friends. I reccomend this school very highly since it has very good academics, teachers, and many other great things to offer.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Leila K.

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The average private school tuition in Virginia Beach, VA is $14,171 for elementary schools and $14,649 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia Beach, VA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).