Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 226 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School
Pre-K	16
Kind	21
1	25
2	29
3	25
4	25
5	21
6	20
7	22
8	22

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

226 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

27 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,500

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Tuition Notes

All families are required to apply for financial aid. Over $200,000 in financial aid is distributed each year. Scholarships are available based on need and merit.

% on Financial Aid

98%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Math ChallengeScience Club

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

Our Mother of Sorrows / St. Ignatius of Loyola (OMS/SI) is a Middle States accredited Catholic elementary school in the heart of West Philadelphia.
The school`s mission is to provide a faith-based, quality education in a healthy, respectful, and caring environment. Academically and socially we develop the whole child to meet the challenges of a global society.
Today OMSI/SI has more resources than ever before.
We offer students a personalized learning environment with classrooms of 30 students or less, weekly courses in art, music, and gym, wireless classrooms, nutrition education, before and after school care, support for struggling learners, counseling, and more.
Our safe and supportive environment allow students to focus on personal and academic development.
Over 85% of Our Mother of Sorrows / Saint Ignatius of Loyola students graduate from high school in four years! Please contact us to see what our children can accomplish when someone believes in them.

School Mascot: Eagles

The mission of Our Mother of Sorrows / Saint Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School is to provide a Christ-centered quality education, to foster a spirit of inquiry and intellectual growth, and to prepare children to meet the challenges of the 21st Century in a healthy, safe and caring environment. We continue to develop and implement programs centered around science, technology, and humanities. We create opportunities for prayer, service, and extra curricular activities within the school and broader community to develop the whole child. Our teachers, by example and instruction, help students to integrate beliefs, values and the practice of faith within everyday living. We respect and celebrate the unique gifts of our students, families, faculty, and staff.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School cost?

Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.

What sports does Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School offer?

Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cross Country.

What is Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School's ranking?

Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School?

The application deadline for Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School located?

Our Mother of Sorrows/ St. Ignatius of Loyola School is located in the Haverford North neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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