St. Bernadette School vs. St. Laurence School
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School Overview
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Overview
Saint Bernadette is a Catholic elementary school, which serves the educational needs of children of varying intellectual abilities within the parish of Saint Bernadette, from preschool through eighth grade.
Each student is helped to reach his/her fullest potential as an individual spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically in immediate preparation for entrance into high school and ultimately for life and life eternal.
Saint Laurence School is a Catholic Elementary School for children in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight.
Saint Laurence is a Philadelphia Archdiocesan School accredited by the Middle States Association for colleges and schools.
Saint Laurence School is a faith-filled community guiding each student on his/her faith journey as a disciple of Jesus Christ through participation in prayer, liturgical and sacramental celebrations, and charitable service.
Through the development of the whole person - spiritually, intellectually, personally, socially, emotionally, and physically - each student endeavors to become an active witness in Christ's mission of building the Kingdom of God.
The essential purpose of Catholic education is to form the faith received at Baptism, in collaboration with parents and parish communities through the proclamation of the Gospel; building up of a community of faith, true worship and service in the love of Jesus Christ.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1948
n/a
Students Body
Total Students
301 students
248 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
75
14
Kindergarten Students
42
18
Grade 1 Students
26
28
Grade 2 Students
27
20
Grade 3 Students
20
25
Grade 4 Students
36
18
Grade 5 Students
18
31
Grade 6 Students
18
21
Grade 7 Students
21
24
Grade 8 Students
18
49
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1
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