Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School
Located in Wallingford, Pennsylvania on a beautiful 16-acre suburban campus, Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School (MPRCS) offers classes for grades PreK 3 through Eighth.
With rigorous academics and a strong faculty, we strive to educate students` minds, nurture their hearts, and prepare them to be faith-filled members of our diverse local and global communities. Dedicated and experienced teachers, committed to their vocation, create a dynamic learning environment that challenges students to reach their full potential.
In addition to a religious education firmly rooted in our Catholic tradition, we offer a challenging academic curriculum based on the Common Core State Standards and Archdiocesan guidelines.
Students develop a love of learning and a strong moral conscience in a disciplined, caring environment.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 299 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,200
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mother of Providence Regional Catholic 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 Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Full time learning support for mild learning differences
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020
Student Body
Total Students
299 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
22%
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform)
(School uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Further Tuition Breakdown d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer Camp during the summer is offer to students Pre-school to grade 8.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sharon Soper
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
choir, community service, Drama Club, math team, SeaPerch, Speech and Debate, sports, student council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, piano lessons, violin
choir, community service, Drama Club, math team, SeaPerch, Speech and Debate, sports, student council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, piano lessons, violin
School Notes
What makes Mother of Providence unique
- Religious education grounded in our Catholic Faith
- 2019 School of Distinction recognizing academic growth in the Terra Nova Standardized Test
- Full and half day PreK 3 and Pre K
- Full day Kindergarten
- CARES extended day program
- State of the art technology program
- Google Education Program
- One to one device program for all grades (iPads and Chromebooks)
- CYO Sports
- Honors Math
- Art
- Leadership opportunities in Middle School - Student Council
- Mock Trial and Moot Court
- Sea Perch STEM program
- Weekly newscast produced, directed and filmed by our Middle School students
- Drama Club with a full length play every year
- Curriculum based Music program including band, violin and bell choir
- Foreign Language program
- MPRCS is ranked nationally in the First in Math program
Source: Verified school update
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