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#341 of 457 private schools in VA

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond

Elementary School

9501 GAYTON RD, Richmond, VA 23229

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

396

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

396

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#341 of 457

In Richmond

#27 of 34

public schools

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About St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond is a private elementary school in Richmond, VA. St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond serves approximately 396 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares0.7 pts below VA schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond compares to 80 public schools serving similar grades in Richmond, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

This School

15.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

396

This School

488

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

4.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.9% vs 0%

Asian 5.1% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond Richmond Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond (this school)	—	396	14.5:1	5.5
Pinchbeck Elementary	0.2 mi	538	15.8:1	4.5
Quioccasin Middle	0.5 mi	1,013	15.1:1	2.8
Maybeury Elementary	0.6 mi	662	17.4:1	4.6
Pemberton Elementary	0.6 mi	370	13.2:1	7.4
Tuckahoe Middle	1.5 mi	1,057	16.5:1	4.3
Ridge Elementary	1.5 mi	485	15.6:1	2.0
Jackson Davis Elementary	2.1 mi	529	15.6:1	5.0
Tuckahoe Elementary	2.2 mi	642	16.1:1	8.0
Ruby F. Carver Elementary	2.3 mi	475	14.8:1	6.1
Three Chopt Elementary	2.6 mi	299	14.2:1	7.0
Skipwith Elementary	3.0 mi	565	16.6:1	3.2
Pocahontas Middle	3.3 mi	834	15.7:1	6.4
Gayton Elementary	3.4 mi	604	16.8:1	8.3
R.C. Longan Elementary	3.5 mi	487	15.7:1	4.0
Short Pump Elementary	3.6 mi	541	15.9:1	7.1
Crestview Elementary	3.6 mi	375	13.4:1	6.3
J.B. Fisher Elementary	3.8 mi	278	14.6:1	5.4
Charles M. Johnson Elementary	4.5 mi	396	14.1:1	2.5
Dumbarton Elementary	4.5 mi	620	15.5:1	2.5
Nuckols Farm Elementary	4.7 mi	607	16.9:1	7.5

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C 3.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 47%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 396

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 71.0%

Hispanic 10.9%

Two or More 9.6%

Asian 5.1%

Black 2.5%

Native American 0.8%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9501 GAYTON RD, Richmond, VA 23229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tuckahoe Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WEST END MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pemberton Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Richmond, see our Richmond schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Pinchbeck Elementary Richmond	0.2 mi	538	4.5
Quioccasin Middle Richmond	0.5 mi	1,013	2.8
WEST END MONTESSORI SCHOOL Richmond	0.5 mi	50	7.7
Maybeury Elementary Richmond	0.6 mi	662	4.6
Pemberton Elementary Richmond	0.6 mi	370	7.4
HUNTER CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Henrico	1.0 mi	87	6.1
TEMPLE BETH EL SCHOOL Henrico	1.3 mi	89	3.0
GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Richmond	1.3 mi	293	6.2
RICHMOND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Richmond	1.4 mi	205	5.6
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Richmond	1.6 mi	1,626	4.8
Mills E. Godwin High Richmond	1.6 mi	1,740	6.9
Tuckahoe Middle Richmond	1.5 mi	1,057	4.3
Ridge Elementary Richmond	1.5 mi	485	2.0
Douglas S. Freeman High Richmond	1.6 mi	1,887	6.0
JACK & JILL SCHOOL Richmond	1.8 mi	44	7.1
Jackson Davis Elementary Richmond	2.1 mi	529	5.0
LEAFSPRING - THREE CHOPT Richmond	2.5 mi	14	—
LEAF SPRINGS SCHOOL AT THREE CHOPT Henrico	2.5 mi	15	—
Tuckahoe Elementary Richmond	2.2 mi	642	8.0
THE STEWARD SCHOOL Richmond	2.1 mi	683	6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 23229 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$102,415

Median Home Value

$468,800

Median Rent

$1,385/mo

Population

35,883

College Educated

58.6%

Homeownership

71.7%

Avg Commute

20.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

38.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
CHARLOTTESVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Charlottesville, VA	320	5.5
Churchville Elementary Churchville, VA	449	5.5
Deer Park Elementary Centreville, VA	553	5.5
G.W. Carver Elementary Martinsville, VA	451	5.5
Indian Hollow Elementary Winchester, VA	383	5.5
John W. Wayland Elementary Bridgewater, VA	500	5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond

What grades does St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond serve?

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond?

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond rank in VA?

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond ranks #341 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond a private school?

Yes, St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic 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 Mary's Catholic School - Richmond a religious school?

St Mary's Catholic School - Richmond has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 36 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 396
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 27
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Henrico County
Phone: (804) 740-1048

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