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#144 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 31% of private schools
St Catherines School
School · Richmond, VA
A private school in Richmond, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
6001 GROVE AVE, Richmond, VA 23226
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Catherines School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,554
Median home value
$496,300
Median rent
$1,725/mo
College educated
74.8%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Temple Beth EL SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.0 | PK–10 | 2.9 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Amelia Street Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,626 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Catherines School is listed in Richmond, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Catherines School
St Catherines School is a private school in Richmond, VA, serving approximately 906 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Catherines School
What grades does St Catherines School serve?
St Catherines School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St Catherines School?
St Catherines School has an enrollment of approximately 906 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherines School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Catherines School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Catherines School rank in VA?
St Catherines School ranks #144 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is St Catherines School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Catherines School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Catherines School a private school?
Yes, St Catherines School is a private all-girls school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Catherines School a religious school?
St Catherines School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 906
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Phone
- (804) 288-2804
- Area population (ZIP 23226)
- 15,764
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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