St. Katharine Drexel School serves 24 students in grades 6-12. The student:teacher of St.
Katharine Drexel School is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Katharine Drexel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1888
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Katharine Drexel School's ranking?
St. Katharine Drexel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School?
The application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Katharine Drexel School is Holy Ghost Prep (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Charles Borromeo School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Jems Childrens Center (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Jems Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1305 State Rd
Croydon, PA 19021
(215) 788-6416
Croydon, PA 19021
(215) 788-6416
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
2354 Galloway Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 633-7717
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 633-7717
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
1704 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-3456
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-3456
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Philadelphia Christian Center Academy
(Assembly of God)
2990 Street Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-7000
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-7000
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
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