Mount St. Joseph Academy
Mount Saint Joseph Academy, located in Flourtown, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, is the longest continuously operating private independent Catholic girls high school in the Delaware Valley.
As a college preparatory school, Mount Saint Joseph Academy assists young women in realizing their fullest potential.
The Mount is imbued with a spirit of unity and reconciliation, the special charism of the Sisters of St.
Joseph. Dedicated faculty are committed to a holistic education enriched by the values of the Catholic church.
Within an environment that fosters excellence tempered by gentleness, individual students are recognized and valued.
Academically challenging programs, which are teacher-directed and student-centered, ensure a well-rounded education with an emphasis on social responsibility.
Committed to preparing women for leadership roles, Mount St. Joseph Academy enables students to meet the moral and ethical challenges of an ever-changing society and a technological future.
Trusting in the wisdom echoed by an early Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission asserts that "On the education of women largely depends the future of society.".
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Application Deadline: Oct. 30
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mount St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Student Body
Total Students
494 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Oct. 30
Admissions Director
Carol Finney
Admissions Associate
Sharon Statmore
School Notes
- As a college preparatory school, Mount Saint Joseph Academy prepares young women to realize their fullest potential. The Mount is imbued with a spirit of unity and reconciliation, the special charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Dedicated faculty are committed to a holistic education enriched by the values of the Catholic church. Within an environment that fosters excellence tempered by gentleness, individual students are recognized and valued. Academically challenging programs, which are teacher-directed and student-centered, ensure a well-rounded education with an emphasis on social responsibility. Committed to preparing women for leadership roles, Mount Saint Joseph Academy enables students to meet the moral and ethical challenges of an ever-changing society and a technological future. Trusting in the wisdom echoed by an early Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission asserts that "On the education of women largely depends the future of society."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount St. Joseph Academy's ranking?
Mount St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mount St. Joseph Academy?
The application deadline for Mount St. Joseph Academy is Oct. 30.
School Reviews
5 6/17/2022
The Mount shaped my friends and me into the people we are today - bold women unafraid to speak up, work in male-dominated settings, and assume leadership roles with ease. I will forever be grateful to the Mount and think fondly of my time there.
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