St. Anselm Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

St. Anselm Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA serves 318 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based setting in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Catholic co–educational school has a udent–teacher ratio of 24:1 with 13 full–time teachers.
Annual tuition is $4,880, below the Philadelphia private elementary school average of $13,502.
The school maintains a formal dress code and is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Anselm ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania by udent body size.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 318 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,880
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Anselm Elementary School
Pre-K	32
Kind	36
1	25
2	27
3	12
4	25
5	57
6	22
7	25
8	57

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Support 5-8

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Student Body

Total Students

318 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform as published

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,880

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Application URL

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Anselm Elementary School cost?

St. Anselm Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,880 for private students.

What is St. Anselm Elementary School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Anselm Elementary School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Anselm Elementary School located?

St. Anselm Elementary School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).