Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Monsignor Bonner High School, founded in 1953, is a Catholic community committed to the liberal education of our young men in the spirit of St.

Augustine. The curriculum provides a careful balance for its 900 students between religious education, academic pursuits, and athletic and social opportunities.

Bonner strives to educate young men in the Catholic and Augustinian tradition, with emphasis on their spiritual, intellectual, athletic and social development.

Monsignor Bonner High School asserts that the ability to think critically is essential to the student's goal of life-long learning.

Our teaching, therefore, is directed not only to the body of knowledge to be imparted in each discipline, but also to the principle that learning how to learn is a primary goal of education.

Teachers help students to develop the ability to perceive coherent relationships among concepts and make judgments based on those relationships.

To this end, students are given a variety of activities from hands-on experience to in-depth research.

By working with diverse materials, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills that will serve them not only in high school, but also in any area of life they wish to pursue.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 843 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1953

Colors

White, Black, Green, Grey, Gold

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

25 acres

Student Body

Total Students

843 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 81%

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Integrity and Service
School Mascot: Friar Archbishop Prendergast: Panda (monsignor Bonner)

Monsignor Bonner High School, founded in 1953, is a Catholic community committed to the liberal education of our young men in the spirit of St. Augustine. The curriculum provides a careful balance for its 900 students between religious education, academic pursuits, and athletic and social opportunities. Bonner strives to educate young men in the Catholic and Augustinian tradition, with emphasis on their spiritual, intellectual, athletic and social development. Monsignor Bonner High School asserts that the ability to think critically is essential to the student's goal of life-long learning. Our teaching, therefore, is directed not only to the body of knowledge to be imparted in each discipline, but also to the principle that learning how to learn is a primary goal of education. Teachers help students to develop the ability to perceive coherent relationships among concepts and make judgments based on those relationships. To this end, students are given a variety of activities from hands-on experience to in-depth research. By working with diverse materials, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills that will serve them not only in high school, but also in any area of life they wish to pursue.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School cost?

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What schools are Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School often compared to?

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal O'hara High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School?

The acceptance rate of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School's ranking?

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School?

The application deadline for Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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