The Basilica School of St. Mary
400 Green St., Alexandria, VA 22314Open, per Google (checked Oct 2, 2026)
The Basilica School of St. Mary is a Roman Catholic private school in Alexandria, VA teaching grades PreK-8. It reported 691 students and about 17.3 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.
School facts
- Grades
- PreK-8
- Students
- 691
- Teachers
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Program
- Regular
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Setting
- City
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
The Basilica School of St. Mary tuition, and what EISTC pays
Published tuition: grades K to 5: $14,975 · grades 6 to 8: $14,975 · required fees $900 a year.
Tuition from The Basilica School of St. Mary's website, checked October 5, 2026. Some grades or programs may cost more or less. Confirm with the school.
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Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linder Academy | K-8 | 73 | <1 |
| Blue Bird of Alexandria II | PreK-1 | 19 | <1 |
| Vinci School | PreK-K | 12 | <1 |
| The Living Water School | 2-12 | 32 | <1 |
| Browne Academy | PreK-8 | 192 | 2 |
| Bishop Ireton High School | 9-12 | 921 | 2 |
| Immanuel Lutheran School | PreK-8 | 314 | 2 |
| The del Ray Montessori School | PreK-4 | 20 | 2 |
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