St. Boniface PreSchool

9363 Wattsburg Road Erie, PA 16509
www.stbonifaceparisherie.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Boniface PreSchool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1856
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school unifirms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boy ScoutsGirl Scouts
Lead and SeedMathCounts
Odyssey of the MindPA Junior Academy of Science
Student Council

School Notes

  • Saint Boniface Parish School is a place where we commit to provide a values based education in the Roman Catholic tradition is as strong today as it has been in the past.
  • The parish pastor works in collaboration with the school principal to insure that each student is enriched in spirit, mind, and body.
  • In addition to our Kindergarten through eighth grade curriculum, we offer pre-school for three and four year olds, a developmental care program for pre-school age children, and before and after school care for all school students.
  • At St. Boniface, like generations of our parish family before us, we all share a commitment to “Celebrate each child’s uniqueness”.
  • Accomplishing our mission requires the dedicated effort of our teachers, administrators, parents, and volunteers.
  • Through this team effort, we have developed programs and experienced success by focusing our attention on several key building blocks that nurture better students, better citizens, and ultimately a better world.
  • In addition to learning about their faith, we encourage students to live their faith by getting involved in their communities.
  • Community service is the second building block of the better world we all want for the next generation.
  • Students are provided with opportunities through which they can experience the rewards of community service both as individuals and in groups.
  • Saint Boniface Parish School is a place where we commit to provide a values based education in the Roman Catholic tradition is as strong today as it has been in the past.
  • The parish pastor works in collaboration with the school principal to insure that each student is enriched in spirit, mind, and body.
  • In addition to our Kindergarten through eighth grade curriculum, we offer pre-school for three and four year olds, a developmental care program for pre-school age children, and before and after school care for all school students.
  • At St. Boniface, like generations of our parish family before us, we all share a commitment to “Celebrate each child’s uniqueness”.
  • Accomplishing our mission requires the dedicated effort of our teachers, administrators, parents, and volunteers.
  • Through this team effort, we have developed programs and experienced success by focusing our attention on several key building blocks that nurture better students, better citizens, and ultimately a better world.
  • In addition to learning about their faith, we encourage students to live their faith by getting involved in their communities.
  • Community service is the second building block of the better world we all want for the next generation.
  • Students are provided with opportunities through which they can experience the rewards of community service both as individuals and in groups.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Boniface PreSchool often compared to?
St. Boniface PreSchool is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Peace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Boniface PreSchool offer?
St. Boniface PreSchool offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer and Swimming.
What is St. Boniface PreSchool's ranking?
St. Boniface PreSchool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Boniface PreSchool?
The application deadline for St. Boniface PreSchool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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