Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School is a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
A Christian-centered relationship is emphasized and growth in Christian life is available to all students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade.
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools used these words to describe Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.
The faculty is comprised of dedicated and caring teachers, with a combined average of sixteen years of service to Our Lady of Good Counsel School. Thirty percent of the faculty hold Masters Degrees.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Good Counsel 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
Student Body
Total Students
360 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School is a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A Christian-centered relationship is emphasized and growth in Christian life is available to all students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools used these words to describe Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School. The faculty is comprised of dedicated and caring teachers, with a combined average of sixteen years of service to Our Lady of Good Counsel School. Thirty percent of the faculty hold Masters Degrees.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Good Counsel School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Good Counsel School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Good Counsel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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