The regional elementary school is located on Almond Street, in Bridesburg.
The school is Middle States Accredited, and offers a full music program including piano lessons, a resource room teacher for academically-challenged students, an air-conditioned computer lab, art classes, a physical education teacher, and small class sizes (Grades K-8).
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic School?
The application deadline for Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic School is Christ Independent Baptist Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Frankford Friends School (1.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Christ Independent Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1618 Womrath Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-5667
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-5667
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
(Catholic)
Jackson & Sanger
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-6393
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-6393
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
St. George Independent Catholic School
(Catholic)
2700 E Venango St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 634-8803
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 634-8803
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
4600 E Howell St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 289-7227
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 289-7227
1.4 miles
Gr: NS Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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