St. Mary's School is pleased to provide an educational environment where students can be challenged academically in a Christian setting.
In this atmosphere, children are taught to respect the dignity of each human being, to recognize their own God-given gifts and to develop these gift to their highest potential.
We are a community within a wider community. In this context, we promote an integrated approach to education.
The family, school, and parish share in the responsibility of educating the whole child - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Student Body
Total Students
421 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Monarch (represented By A Lion Named Monty)
- St. Mary's School is pleased to provide an educational environment where students can be challenged academically in a Christian setting. In this atmosphere, children are taught to respect the dignity of each human being, to recognize their own God-given gifts and to develop these gift to their highest potential. We are a community within a wider community. In this context, we promote an integrated approach to education. The family, school, and parish share in the responsibility of educating the whole child - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond's ranking?
St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School - Richmond is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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