Saint Luke School offers a rich learning environment, supported by a community of families dedicated to providing the highest quality Catholic education to their children.
At Saint Luke School, we believe that each one of us has special gifts.
Our teaching philosophy is to focus on helping each child to realize the full potential of their unique gifts, and to recognize the talents and gifts of others.
Since its founding in 1962, the mission of Saint Luke School is to provide an excellent Catholic education to children in the Northern Virginia area.
We understand that our mission is to empower our students to meet the ever changing demands and challenges of a changing world.
We do this by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel. We are devoted to educating responsible, moral young students so that they will continue to "Grow in grace and wisdom.".
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,500
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 19 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Luke Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Fall/spring and winter uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 19 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,500
Tuition Notes
www.stlukeschool.com
Admissions Director
Sunny Lake
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
French Honor Society, Middle School Theater, National Junior Honor Society, School Choir, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council Association
French Honor Society, Middle School Theater, National Junior Honor Society, School Choir, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council Association
School Notes
- Saint Luke School offers a rich learning environment, supported by a community of families dedicated to providing the highest quality Catholic education to their children. At Saint Luke School, we believe that each one of us has special gifts. Our teaching philosophy is to focus on helping each child to realize the full potential of their unique gifts, and to recognize the talents and gifts of others. Since its founding in 1962, the mission of Saint Luke School is to provide an excellent Catholic education to children in the Northern Virginia area. We understand that our mission is to empower our students to meet the ever changing demands and challenges of a changing world. We do this by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel. We are devoted to educating responsible, moral young students so that they will continue to "Grow in grace and wisdom."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Luke Catholic School cost?
St. Luke Catholic School's tuition is approximately $10,500 for private students.
What sports does St. Luke Catholic School offer?
St. Luke Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Luke Catholic School's ranking?
St. Luke Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Luke Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Luke Catholic School is Jan. 19 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 19 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 11/7/2022
Great school.
5 10/1/2019
I have 3 kids that currently go to St. Luke Catholic School. Being in the Northern Virginia area, I wanted my kids to go to a value-based school with a faith-based community, while at the same time, provide them with a strong academic curriculum. The balance of academic preparation with value-based culture is terrific at St. Luke. The teachers are amazing, energetic and invested in our children's future. Being a bit smaller (@ 200 students) enables teachers to know their students throughout their entire K-8 journey. The parent community is great and heavily involved. We just got a new principal with a strong vision for growing and investing in new 21st-century learning strategies. While the public schools in the area are strong, I still love that more traditional, yet innovative, approach at St. Luke.
5 10/26/2016
Our children have attended St. Luke School for 3 years now, and we couldn`t be happier. The school balances strong academics with additional classes such as Art (terrific teacher & artist), Technology, and Foreign Language. The Foreign Language offering is particularly special, because K-8th grade students all have foreign language (Spanish &/or French) incorporated into the curriculum (it is not an elective). The school hosts periodic social events (Back-to-School BBQ, Ice-Skating & Spring Picnic) to foster community. The close partnership between The Parish and the School have a close partnership, which enables families to participate in other community events, such as the Parish Fall Family Picnic and Parish/School Christmas Party. We feel our children are receiving a well-rounded education, academically and spiritually.
5 3/21/2013
Our children have been at St.Luke for the second school year . We moved to McLean because we wanted out children to attend this particular school. Our children love the teachers, the staff and Mr. Silvano, the school Principal. We strongly recommend any parents and their children to visit the school and talk to teachers and students. We believe our children have been getting valuable education and building strong relationship with their teachers and friends at school. CYO basketball has been a well run program. The summer robotics camp is an excellent summer program as well.
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