Affording a St. Catherine’s Education

St. Catherine’s School is proud to offer an all-girls Episcopal education for girls ages 3 through grade 12. We are committed to providing an exceptional opportunity to talented girls from across the Richmond region. Inquire to learn more about affording a St. Catherine education for your daughter. 

We firmly believe that a stellar education for your daughter is an investment in her future. We, too, invest in girls by providing need-based financial assistance to qualified students.

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St. Catherine's Parent

From the moment we decided to enroll our daughter at St. Catherine's School, the support we received from the school's financial assistance and admissions office was exceptional. They worked closely with us to grant a financial aid package that made it possible for our family to join the Saints community. The transparency in the process, along with the genuine commitment of the school to make quality education accessible, eased our financial concerns.

2024-2025 Tuition

Additional Fees apply. See the detailed breakdown of Tuition and Fees.

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  • Lower School

    Early Learners (age 3): $19,600
    Junior Kindergarten: $21,100
    Kindergarten: $26,360
    Grades 1-2: $27,100
    Grades 3-4: $28,550

  • Middle School

    Grades 5-8: $30,975

  • Upper School

    Grades 9-12: $33,400

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  • Payment Plans and Financing Options

    • Option 1: Full tuition paid by June 1 
    • Option 2: Tuition paid in three installments of 40% by June 1, 40% by September 1 and the remaining 20% by February 1. There is an annual $45 Blackbaud Tuition Management fee for this plan. 
    • Option 3: Ten monthly payments plan (May–February). There is an annual $45 Blackbaud Tuition Management fee for this plan. 

  • Tuition Insurance

    St. Catherine’s offers the option to purchase Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) insurance before the start of the school year. The School strongly recommends purchasing Tuition Refund Plan coverage to protect your tuition investment. After June 1, there are no tuition refunds unless TRP coverage has been purchased and there is a qualified event under the TRP Plan.
At St. Catherine’s we strive to build a community where diversity is valued and access is prioritized. One way we achieve this is through our financial assistance program. These funds help bridge the gap between a family’s ability to pay and the total cost of a St. Catherine’s education by reducing a family’s contribution through a need-based financial aid award.

Financial Aid by the Numbers

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  • 21%

    of students receive financial assistance

  • $3 Million

    total assistance awarded

  • $14,137

    average need-based financial assistance grant

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  • Need-Blind Admission

    Qualified students are accepted for admission regardless of the family’s ability to pay. Once accepted through the admission process, a separate and confidential financial aid process is conducted. 

  • Need-Based Awards

    Financial assistance grants are awarded on the basis of a family’s demonstrated financial need. Eligibility for assistance is determined by a Financial Assistance Committee and information processed through Clarity, a third-party financial assistance software. 

  • Parent Responsibility

    The primary responsibility for tuition rests with the family. In evaluating financial information, St. Catherine's Financial Assistance Committee takes into account the number of children in the household, ages of children, schools of children, additional dependents, assets and all sources of income. In addition, the School considers lifestyle choices, debts, expenses and spending priorities. Financial assistance applicants are expected to adhere to all application requirements and deadlines.

  • Confidentiality

    The School upholds the confidentiality of personal financial data throughout the financial assistance process and expects families to maintain the confidentiality of awards granted.

  • Awarding

    Applying for financial assistance does not guarantee award eligibility. Eligibility for financial assistance does not guarantee that financial aid funds are available.

  • Renewal

    Financial assistance is evaluated each year based on several factors. The family must continue to demonstrate financial need and maintain favorable financial standing with the School's Business Office.

  • Priority

    Priority is given to current students followed by newly enrolled students. 

The Financial Assistance Process

Families interested in applying for Financial Assistance complete the application process with Clarity, a third-party processor. 


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  • Application Process

    Families can express their interest in Financial Aid directly within the admissions application. The St. Catherine’s Business Office will provide detailed instructions to guide you through the process.

    St. Catherine's uses the Clarity Application to assess a family’s financial need based on the information provided in the application, including assets, income, expenses, and debts. The Financial Aid Committee uses the information provided by Clarity as a guide when making awards. 

    To be considered in the first round of Financial Assistance for the 2025-2026 school year, families new to St. Catherine's must complete their Clarity application by January 15, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as long as funds are available.

  • Financial Assistance for Extended Day

    If your Junior Kindergarten-Grade 8 daughter will be enrolled in the after-school Extended Day program at St. Christopher’s School and you would like to be considered for financial assistance, please indicate the number of days and pick-up times you anticipate needing on your Clarity application.

    St. Catherine's Financial Assistance Office will communicate directly with St. Christopher's Financial Assistance Office when considering awards.

Important Dates & Deadlines

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  • Current Families

    • Oct. 15, 2024: Current Families will receive email instructions and application details. 
    • Nov. 15, 2024: Deadline for completing Financial Assistance applications and supporting documents. 

  • Applicant Families

    • By Dec. 1, 2024: For families who have requested financial assistance information on the admissions application, St. Catherine’s will send detailed instructions electronically.
    • Jan. 15, 2025: Deadline for completing Financial Assistant applications and providing supporting documents. 

Merit Scholarships

At St. Catherine’s, we are committed to recognizing and nurturing excellence in all its forms. Alongside our Financial Assistance program, we proudly offer merit scholarships to incoming students of our Upper School. These scholarships reflect our dedication to celebrating outstanding character, leadership, and academic achievement.


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  • First Citizens Bank Merit Scholarship

    Made possible by the Robert P. Holding Foundation, St. Catherine’s offers the First Citizen Bank Merit Scholarship, up to $15,000, annually to a new student applying to St. Catherine’s School in grades 9, 10 or 11.

    • Scholarship Overview: St. Catherine’s awards one merit-based scholarship of up to $15,000 annually.
    • Eligibility: This scholarship is available to students entering Grades 9-11 for the first time at St. Catherine’s.
    • Selection Criteria: To be considered, candidates must demonstrate exceptional academic performance and potential, as evidenced by classroom achievements, standardized test scores, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
    • Leadership and Character: Successful candidates will exemplify leadership skills and personal qualities that align with the Mission of St. Catherine’s School, including integrity, intellect, and character.
    • Application Process: An application and character reference are required and due by February 1, 2025.

  • Saints Scholars

    Each year, St. Catherine's awards a limited number of merit-based scholarships to students entering grades 9-11.

    • Scholarship Overview: Each year, St. Catherine’s awards a limited number of merit-based scholarships to new students entering Grades 9-11.
    • Selection Criteria: Candidates are assessed based on their character and leadership skills. Academic achievement and innovative contributions are also important considerations.
    • Automatic Consideration: All applicants to the Upper School are automatically considered for this scholarship; no separate application is required.

    We invite prospective students to apply and become part of a community where academic excellence and personal growth are celebrated and supported.
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23226
804-288-2804
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.