Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,850
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Cardinal O'hara High School
About the School
- Cardinal O'Hara High School provides the formation of the whole person through a traditional Catholic education rich in academic excellence, and prepares students intellectually, socially, and spiritually for a future with Jesus Christ at the center of their lives.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,850
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Cardinal O'hara High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 16, 2027
School Motto
Pride. Excellence. Tradition.
Student Body
Total Students
1,020 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,850
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Regina Spinosa
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Cardinal
School Mascot
Lion
School Notes
- Cardinal O'Hara is a regional, Catholic, coeducational high school that teaches and follows the gospel values of Jesus. Our purpose is to develop mature men and women and to prepare them to meet with confidence and faith the challenges of the academic, social, and technological world. Building on a history of pride, excellence, and tradition, our students are challenged by strong academic regimen and a diverse extracurricular program that foster individual talents and nurture respect for oneself and others through a spirit of service and compassion.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cardinal O'hara High School cost?
Cardinal O'hara High School's tuition is approximately $11,850 for private students.
What schools are Cardinal O'hara High School often compared to?
Cardinal O'hara High School is often viewed alongside schools like Archbishop Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Cardinal O'hara High School?
The acceptance rate of Cardinal O'hara High School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Cardinal O'hara High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Cardinal O'hara High School offer?
Cardinal O'hara High School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Cardinal O'hara High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Cardinal O'hara High School's ranking?
Cardinal O'hara High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Cardinal O'hara High School?
The application deadline for Cardinal O'hara High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Cardinal O'hara High School is Archbishop Prendergast High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Francis Of Assisi School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lawrence Park KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
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211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
Distance: 3.7 mi
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Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Catholic)
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
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1991 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 382-3503
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
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801 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-6070
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
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112 Saxer Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students
Catholic
204 Lawrence Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students
Sports: 20
Episcopal
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School (Friends)
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Catholic
112 Saxer Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students
Catholic
204 Lawrence Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 414 students
Catholic
1225 Burmont Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 789-4100
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
2000 Old W Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
2000 Old West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1991 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 382-3503
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
801 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-6070
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Catholic
112 Saxer Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students
Catholic
204 Lawrence Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
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10/
Top 10%10
369 N Central Blvd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4350
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Paxon Hollow Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4320
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4320
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 359-4310
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Scenic Hills Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Hillview Dr
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6600
1.6 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Springfield High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 S Rolling Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 938-6100
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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