About the School
- Ss Clement Irenaeus in Philadelphia, PA, serves 234 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 13 teaching staff members.
- As a Catholic co–educational institution, the school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Approximately 69% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ss Clement Irenaeus provides education in a central city environment within Philadelphia's private elementary and middle school landscape.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ss Clement Irenaeus?
The application deadline for Ss Clement Irenaeus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ss Clement Irenaeus is Greater Hope Christian Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Christian
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-3 | 33 students
Church of God in Christ
7274 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 937-0417
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 307 students
Catholic
19142 Buist
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-3603
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
6744 Grovers Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 743-0750
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 379 students
Catholic
64th St & Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-3603
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Christian
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Christian
2617 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 339-5007
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum
4950 Springfield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
5 E Oak Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-2001
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
Pentecostal
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Christian
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-3 | 33 students
Church of God in Christ
7274 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 937-0417
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 307 students
Catholic
19142 Buist
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-3603
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
6744 Grovers Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 743-0750
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 379 students
Catholic
64th St & Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-3603
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Christian
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
6744 Grovers Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 743-0750
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
235 Sharon Ave
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 583-1276
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students
Christian
5447 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-7795
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Friends
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
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Location
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Quick Facts
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Patterson John M School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bartram John - Main
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S 67th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8100
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Colwyn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Pine Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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