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#140 of 457 private schools in VA

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St Thomas More Cathedral School

Elementary School · Arlington, VA

A private elementary school in Arlington, VA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

105 N THOMAS ST, Arlington, VA 22203

  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment456
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Thomas More Cathedral School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$132,402

Median home value

$809,700

Median rent

$2,318/mo

College educated

78%

Homeownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White59.9%
Two or More14.0%
Black11.2%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian5.7%
Native American1.1%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alice West Fleet ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.4 mi593Compare →
Barrett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.4 mi519Compare →
Chesterbrook Montessori School-arlington ForestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi13Compare →
Barcroft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.7 mi474Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Thomas More Cathedral School is listed in Arlington, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas More Cathedral School

St Thomas More Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Arlington, VA, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Thomas More Cathedral School

What grades does St Thomas More Cathedral School serve?

St Thomas More Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas More Cathedral School?

St Thomas More Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Cathedral School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas More Cathedral School rank in VA?

St Thomas More Cathedral School ranks #140 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is St Thomas More Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas More Cathedral 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 Thomas More Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas More Cathedral School 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 Thomas More Cathedral School a religious school?

St Thomas More Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
456
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Arlington County
Area population (ZIP 22203)
25,921
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
33.7
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 22203; 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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