St. Ann Continuation School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

435 S 6th St
Emmaus, PA 18049

St. Ann Elementary School is a Middle States Accredited school dedicated to educating the whole person; stressing religious, moral, academic, social, physical, and emotional development.

Our students receive the same education in the traditional school subjects as our public school counterparts, but with a significant difference-Christ is at the center of our educational philosophy and mission.

We begin the day with prayer and religious studies, and we end the day with prayer.

The students learn to simultaneously develop their minds and bodies and their moral consciousness.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 282 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,620
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Ann Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1949

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

282 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

St. Ann Continuation School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,620

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Cultivating Leaders One Student at a Time.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Ann Continuation School cost?

St. Ann Continuation School's tuition is approximately $4,620 for private students.

What is St. Ann Continuation School's ranking?

St. Ann Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Ann Continuation School?

The application deadline for St. Ann Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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