Ss. Cyril & Philomena School in Lansdowne, PA, serves co–ed students in grades K–8 within a suburban community setting.
The school has an enrollment of 166 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 10 teachers.
Cyril & Philomena is affiliated with the Catholic Church and provides a regular elementary and secondary academic program.
The student body reflects high racial diversity, with 99.32% of students representing students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% for diversity in Pennsylvania private schools.
Tuition information is not specified; however, the school is located near other private and parochial schools in Lansdowne and Drexel Hill within a 1.1–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ss. Cyril & Philomena School?
The application deadline for Ss. Cyril & Philomena School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ss. Cyril & Philomena School is Archbishop Prendergast High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lansdowne Friends School (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
3407 Dennison Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-4687
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-4687
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 239 students
Step By Step Learning Centers & Cc
Daycare / Preschool
230 Shadeland Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 461-3541
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 461-3541
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2617 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 339-5007
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 339-5007
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Greater Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Tuition listed
Liberty Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
5 E Oak Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-2001
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-2001
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
3407 Dennison Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-4687
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-4687
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 239 students
Blessed Virgin Mary School
(Catholic)
47 Macdade Blvd
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Step By Step Learning Centers & Cc
Daycare / Preschool
230 Shadeland Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 461-3541
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 461-3541
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sonshine Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
3601 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
31 N Diamond St
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 623-2530
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 623-2530
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(302) 323-2935
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2935
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(302) 324-8901
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(302) 324-8901
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(302) 323-2926
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
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(302) 323-2800
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2800
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(302) 323-2760
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(302) 323-2760
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