St. Charles Borromeo School

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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:

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Attribute
School History

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
St. Charles Borromeo School Student 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)

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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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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