St. John The Apostle Catholic School vs. St. Gregory The Great School
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School Overview
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St. John The Apostle Catholic SchoolElementary school
St. Gregory The Great SchoolElementary school
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St. Gregory The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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School History
Overview
St. John the Apostle Catholic School provides and Christ-centered learning environment, where students are challenged academically, supported spiritually, and are encouraged to embody high ethical standard essential to moral development.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2007
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2002
1964
Students Body
Total Students
316 students
569 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
49
Kindergarten Students
24
52
Grade 1 Students
33
59
Grade 2 Students
42
60
Grade 3 Students
31
56
Grade 4 Students
33
55
Grade 5 Students
25
60
Grade 6 Students
43
67
Grade 7 Students
42
52
Grade 8 Students
19
59
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
45 teachers
Average Class Size
20
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,300
$6,709
Tuition Notes
Full rate - 1 Roman Catholic Student
$6709 registered Catholics
$9132 for non-registered Catholics or non-Catholics
Admissions Director
jgrasman@sjavb.org
Mrs. Amy Driscoll
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Advanced Band, Art Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Elementary School Choir, Forensics, Lego Club, Mad Science Club, Middle School Choir, Nature Club, Newspaper, Show Choir, Stagecraft, Student Council Association, Student Government