St. Charles Borromeo School concentrates its efforts on the religious and academic needs of its students.
St. Charles School nurtures its students in the love of God and the joy of learning.
Students learn of their faith through classroom instruction and example.
The St. Charles family extends this education through the practice of community worship and prayer and the witness of their faith through numerous acts of service to the school, the parish, and the surrounding community.
A strong program in each academic area is supported and enhanced by this faith-filled environment, as are the many extra-curricular activities available to the students.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Charles Borromeo School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1849
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: United in Christ, we come together in joy, nourished by the Eucharist so that our lives may become holy and our prayer lives deepened.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles Borromeo School's ranking?
St. Charles Borromeo School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo School?
The application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Charles Borromeo School is Archbishop Prendergast High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Child Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Step By Step Learning Centers & Cc (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
31 N Diamond St
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 623-2530
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 623-2530
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students 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
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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