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Virginia Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 86 catholic private schools serving 28,405 students in Virginia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Virginia.

The catholic private schools in Virginia include Catholic High School, Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School, and The Basilica School Of St. Mary.

The average tuition cost is $10,803, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,972.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 86
# Students Served: 28,405

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 86
# Students Served: 28,405

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Virginia?

The catholic private schools in Virginia include Catholic High School, Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School, and The Basilica School Of St. Mary.

How many catholic private schools are located in Virginia?

86 catholic private schools are located in Virginia.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Virginia?

The average tuition cost is $10,803, which is lower than the Virginia private school average tuition cost of $15,972.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Virginia?

Virginia catholic private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.

Virginia Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

28,405

Students

$10,803

Avg. Tuition

29%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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