St. Bede School
The St. Bede School community promotes the educational mission of the Catholic Church by teaching the Gospel message, by worshiping together, by serving others, and by continuing to grow as a community.
The message of Jesus is central to all that occurs in the school.
Gospel values are taught by precept and example. We acknowledge the importance of prayer to spiritual development and provide opportunities for children and adults to come together to worship.
At St. Bede School we recognize each student as a living expression of God's love.
We accept each student as intrinsically good and deserving of unconditional respect.
We believe each student is unique, having special talents, abilities, and needs.
We accept responsibility for not only fostering the student's intellectual growth, but also fostering the student's spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 304 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Bede School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
304 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The St. Bede School community promotes the educational mission of the Catholic Church by teaching the Gospel message, by worshiping together, by serving others, and by continuing to grow as a community. The message of Jesus is central to all that occurs in the school. Gospel values are taught by precept and example. We acknowledge the importance of prayer to spiritual development and provide opportunities for children and adults to come together to worship. At St. Bede School we recognize each student as a living expression of God's love. We accept each student as intrinsically good and deserving of unconditional respect. We believe each student is unique, having special talents, abilities, and needs. We accept responsibility for not only fostering the student's intellectual growth, but also fostering the student's spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development.
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