Archbishop Prendergast, a Catholic high school for young women, combines high quality academic instruction with religious faith and values.
We prepare competent, compassionate, confident graduates, empowered to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Through a supportive, welcoming environment, each student is encouraged to develop and use her individual gifts from God to build a better life for herself and her community.
Archbishop Prendergast High School commits herself to function as an instrument of hope for the people of Delaware County who face a challenging 21st century.
Parents, faculty, and students believe that this school must operate as an extension of family, justifying its vitality as a community of believers, eager to respond in service to the proclamation of the Message of Salvation.
This philosophy originates in the God-centered Catholic family where belief and hope flourish in love.
Hope pulses through the Prendergast experience, creating an environment in which families see their daughters growing in a faith community.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
![Archbishop Prendergast High School Student By Grade Archbishop Prendergast High School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/23000/23045/archbishop-prendergast-high-school-chart-xvxHBi.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archbishop Prendergast High School's ranking?
Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Prendergast High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Prendergast High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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