St. Alphonsus Elementary Catholic School vs. Gwynedd-mercy Academy Continuation School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Alphonsus Elementary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Body
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Overview
St. Alphonsus Elementary Catholic School serves 414 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-9, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Alphonsus Elementary Catholic School is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy is a private, Catholic, co-educational academy committed to quality education integrated with Gospel values.
A ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and established in 1861, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy combines a long tradition of academic excellence with innovative teaching methodology and technology integration to create a caring, child-centered environment.
Grades Offered
NS-9
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2007-2017
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
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1861
Students Body
Total Students
414 students
347 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
49
33
Grade 1 Students
47
29
Grade 2 Students
49
34
Grade 3 Students
45
37
Grade 4 Students
52
42
Grade 5 Students
42
37
Grade 6 Students
53
42
Grade 7 Students
29
53
Grade 8 Students
35
40
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
62%
Average Class Size
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16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:9
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$13,700
Tuition Notes
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Gwynedd-Mercy Academy tuition is bundled and fee-inclusive, including the cost of books, intial stationary supplies, field trips, school pictures and yearbook. A monthly payment plan is available. There are no technology or curriculum-fees of any type.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
22%
Admissions Director
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Mrs. Bethanne Connolly
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band/Choir/Voice Lessons, National Junior Honor Society, Service Activities, Student Council