St. Thomas More Cathedral School vs. Saint Ann Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Saint Ann Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Overview
At St Thomas More Cathedral School, our mission is to nurture and fulfill the spiritual, academic, social, and emotional promise of each child in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ and his holy Church.
Saint Ann Catholic School currently has spots available in Preschool, 1st, 3rd and 4th grades, for the 2025-2026 school year. If you would like to schedule a private weekday school tour or additional information please email: schooltours@stann.org Saint Ann Catholic School: A Community of Faith and ExcellenceSaint Ann Catholic School is more than just a school-it's a close-knit, supportive community where every child is known, valued, and nurtured.
With an average class size of 25 and our one-track approach, teachers are able to personalize instruction, ensuring academic excellence and strong moral formation for each student. Our Preschool program, with a small class size of 15 students, inspires young learners through play, exploration, creativity, and imagination, providing a strong foundation for lifelong success.
At Saint Ann, students receive daily religious education and attend Mass once a week, fostering spiritual growth alongside academic development. Our students are also deeply committed to community service, embodying the values of compassion and leadership.
Beyond core academics, students engage in interdisciplinary Specials classes, including art, music, physical education, library, and computers. Spanish instruction begins in kindergarten and becomes a core subject in middle school, preparing graduates to enter second-year high school Spanish.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2006
Yes, selected in 2011
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Title I; Reading Resource
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1941
1951
Students Body
Total Students
469 students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
25%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
45
Kindergarten Students
60
19
Grade 1 Students
60
25
Grade 2 Students
48
19
Grade 3 Students
48
19
Grade 4 Students
48
31
Grade 5 Students
48
25
Grade 6 Students
48
26
Grade 7 Students
48
24
Grade 8 Students
38
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
20
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:10
Average SAT score
n/a
680
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniform - Winter and Summer)
(Uniform - Winter and Summer)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,500
$8,800
Tuition Notes
(1 child, Catholic, registered in a parish rate). Non-Catholic rate for one child = $8250.
Tuition is tiered for Catholic families. Non-catholic students have a separate tuition rate.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
n/a
Oriana MacGregor
Admissions Associate
n/a
Saint Ann
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Choir, Sea Perch, Various Enrichment Programs offered 3x/year
Abrakadoodle, Chess Club, Choir, Junior Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Club, Student Council