Areas served by Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools Select one of the following areas to begin your search. All Catholic High Schools within the Diocese 9th-12th grade education. Some schools offer advanced placement programs, dual enrollment, and programs for developmentally and intellectually disabled students. Alexandria City Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of Alexandria City (includes Landmark, Del Ray, and Potomac Yard neighborhoods). Arlington Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of Arlington County (includes Fairlington, Pentagon City, and Shirlington neighborhoods). Culpeper Catholic Schools Catholic Schools within the bounds of Culpeper County. Fairfax County East Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of the eastern portion of Fairfax County (includes Annandale, Burke, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir, and Springfield). Fairfax County West Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of western Fairfax County (includes Herndon, Reston, McLean, Vienna, Great Falls, Centreville, Chantilly, and Clifton). Falls Church City Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of Falls Church City. Fauquier Catholic Schools Catholic Schools within the bounds of Fauquier County (includes Delaplane, Marshall, Warrenton, Bealeton, and Calverton). Loudoun Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of Loudoun County (includes Ashburn, Leesburg, Potomac Falls, and Sterling). Prince William & Manassas Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of Prince William County and Manassas City (includes Bristow, Dale City, Dumfries, Gainesville, Manassas, Triangle, Quantico, and Woodbridge). Stafford & Spotsylvania Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of Stafford and Spotsylvania Counties (includes Stafford, Garrisonville, Fredericksburg, and Thornburg). Warren County Catholic Schools Catholic Schools within the bounds of Warren County Winchester Catholic Schools Catholic schools within the bounds of Winchester City
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Catholic Schools Expand / Collapse All Do I or my child have to be Catholic in order to attend a Catholic school? Catholic Schools warmly welcome students regardless of parish or religious faith. Our schools are communities rich with religious backgrounds and practices. Students study the Scriptures and the Tradition of the Catholic faith, participate in Catholic liturgies and, if Catholic, are prepared to receive the Sacraments. Non‐Catholic students are expected to participate in liturgies, religious functions, and religion classes that are part of the academic curriculum. While non‐Catholic students are expected to be knowledgeable about Catholic teachings and practices, they are not expected to give their assent to the Faith. Are the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Arlington accredited? The Virginia Catholic Education Association accredits each school and every teacher meets the VCEA or Commonwealth of Virginia certification requirements. How can I find out more about Catholic schools in my area? You may obtain information on any of our Catholic schools by visiting the Schools Directory. My family is relocating to the area, how do I determine which parish/school my family belongs to? Visit the parish finder to locate parishes near your new home. Call the parish to see if your new home falls in parish boundaries and if the parish has a school. Which schools have early childhood centers or extended day programs? Many of our schools have early childhood centers and extended day programs. Visit our Schools Directory to see what programs the schools near you offer. Which school do you recommend? All our schools are fine institutions of learning, we feel that each school is different and unique, and we highly recommend each one! What is a Blue Ribbon School? Does this mean that the Blue Ribbon Schools are better than the other schools? Blue Ribbon Schools are those schools that have been nationally recognized for their excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. This in no way indicates that our other schools are academically inferior as there are many requirements to attain the Blue Ribbon Award. Follow the link to learn more about the Blue Ribbon Program. Do you have schools with special needs resources? Yes, many of our schools have resources for learning disabilities and some have resources for developmentally or intellectually delayed students. Visit our Schools Directory to see what programs the schools near you offer. How do I apply for financial aid? Tuition Assistance is determined at the school level. Please contact your school's front office to learn what financial aid programs are available and how to apply for tuition assistance. How do I go about enrolling an international student? Please refer to the international student packet on the International Students Page. Where do I get information on fees associated with an I-20? For information on fees associated with an I-20, please refer to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement website as well as Student and Exchange Visitor Program. You can find links on the International Student page. Where do I find an I-20 application? The Diocese of Arlington I-20 application with instructions and other important information can be found on our International Students Page.
Office of Catholic Schools Follow Phone: 703-841-2519 Email: catholicschools@arlingtondiocese.org Fax: 703-524-8670 Office of Catholic Schools200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 503Arlington, VA 22203
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