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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,709
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 15, 2025
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Student Body
Total Students
569 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$6709 registered Catholics
$9132 for non-registered Catholics or non-Catholics
Admissions Director
Mrs. Amy Driscoll
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Forensics, Lego Club, Mad Science Club, Nature Club, Newspaper, Student Council Association, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Band, Elementary School Choir, Middle School Choir, Show Choir, Stagecraft
Art Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Forensics, Lego Club, Mad Science Club, Nature Club, Newspaper, Student Council Association, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Band, Elementary School Choir, Middle School Choir, Show Choir, Stagecraft
School Notes
- 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.
- We are introducing an SGGS house system this year! The house system in divided into 6 houses named after Saints. Faculty, staff, and each student in grades 5-8 are sorted into a house. The houses will provide school fellowship among upper grades, adult mentors to students, and promote friendly competition among houses to encourage positive behavior and good choices aligned with the values important to SGGS.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Gregory The Great School cost?
St. Gregory The Great School's tuition is approximately $6,709 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 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Gregory The Great School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
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: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
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.
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