St. Athanasius School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 241 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,700
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Athanasius School
Pre-K	11
Kind	25
1	24
2	22
3	23
4	26
5	32
6	28
7	23
8	27

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Year Founded

1929

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School Motto

Enter to learn - Leave to serve

Student Body

Total Students

241 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,700

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School Notes

St. Athanasius-Immaculate Conception School exists for the purpose of spreading the Good News of Christ according to Catholic teaching.
Our acceptance of children from other religions, with the hope of evangelization , is an aspect of our Catholicity.
We emphasize Catholic Christian formation that cannot be developed in public schools.
Our school's mission is to bring the Good News of salvation to our students and families by teaching as Jesus did and instilling Catholic Christian values in our students.
The school is an extension of the Church, a place where young people experience its teachings and traditions.
They are encouraged to embrace a life of faith through prayer, liturgy and example.
The members of St. Athanasius-Immaculate Conception School show a genuine spirit of caring.
Our community life extends to the entire faith community and the neighborhoods of Germantown and West Oak Lane.
The mission of St. Athanasius-Immaculate Conception School is to bring salvation to our students and families by teaching, as Jesus did, and by instilling Catholic Christian values in our students.
The school is an extension of the Church, a place where young people experience its teachings and traditions.
Students are encouraged to embrace a life of faith through prayer, liturgy and example.

St. Athanasius-Immaculate Conception School exists for the purpose of spreading the Good News of Christ according to Catholic teaching. Our acceptance of children from other religions, with the hope of evangelization , is an aspect of our Catholicity. We emphasize Catholic Christian formation that cannot be developed in public schools. Our school's mission is to bring the Good News of salvation to our students and families by teaching as Jesus did and instilling Catholic Christian values in our students. The school is an extension of the Church, a place where young people experience its teachings and traditions. They are encouraged to embrace a life of faith through prayer, liturgy and example. The members of St. Athanasius-Immaculate Conception School show a genuine spirit of caring. Our community life extends to the entire faith community and the neighborhoods of Germantown and West Oak Lane. The mission of St. Athanasius-Immaculate Conception School is to bring salvation to our students and families by teaching, as Jesus did, and by instilling Catholic Christian values in our students. The school is an extension of the Church, a place where young people experience its teachings and traditions. Students are encouraged to embrace a life of faith through prayer, liturgy and example.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Athanasius School cost?

St. Athanasius School's tuition is approximately $4,700 for private students.

What is St. Athanasius School's ranking?

St. Athanasius School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Athanasius School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Athanasius School located?

St. Athanasius School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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