Immaculate Heart School in Girardville, PA serves 114 students in grades Kindergarten through 6 in a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 9 full–time teachers on staff.
Immaculate Heart School is a co–ed Catholic elementary school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student body includes 0.85% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of the local area.
As a rural Pennsylvania K–6 private school, Immaculate Heart provides education rooted in Catholic traditions within a small town environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Immaculate Heart School?
The application deadline for Immaculate Heart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Immaculate Heart School is Shenandoah Christian School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Nicholas School (6.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Nativity Bvm High School ![Nativity Bvm High School Photo]( "Nativity Bvm High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
8.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Perception Training Center
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Perception Training Center, Inc.
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Nativity Bvm High School ![Nativity Bvm High School Photo]( "Nativity Bvm High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
8.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
14.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
15.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
15.7 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Assumption BVM School
(Catholic)
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
8.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
15.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
15.7 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Perception Training Center
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Perception Training Center, Inc.
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
15.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
Meadowview Christian Academy
(Christian)
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
16.2 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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1200 Ridge Rd
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(570) 648-6062
Klingerstown, PA 17941
(570) 648-6062
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(570) 682-9011
Valley View, PA 17983
(570) 682-9011
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Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
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10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
9372.8 miles
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Williams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
9373.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
9374.1 miles
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