St. Christopher School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 511 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Christopher 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
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Christopher School
Pre-K	49
Kind	32
1	32
2	36
3	24
4	27
5	114
6	26
7	39
8	132

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Year Founded

1953

Student Body

Total Students

511 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The faculty of our school shares the mission of Jesus with the students placed in its care by helping them live as responsible, Catholic witnesses in the 21st century.
This witness is actualized when everyone respects the dignity of each person, creates a spirit of hospitality, and strives to witness Catholic behavior in thoughts, words, and actions.
St. Christopher School, staffed by a lay faculty, serves the community by providing a safe and caring learning environment supported by a cooperative, supportive, Catholic family atmosphere at home so that all students can experience an enriching and value-based education.
In fact, the faculty believes that to succeed in the classroom, the backing of homes where virtue is practiced, serious study is encouraged, and the authority of the school is supported is necessary.

The faculty of our school shares the mission of Jesus with the students placed in its care by helping them live as responsible, Catholic witnesses in the 21st century.
This witness is actualized when everyone respects the dignity of each person, creates a spirit of hospitality, and strives to witness Catholic behavior in thoughts, words, and actions.
St. Christopher School, staffed by a lay faculty, serves the community by providing a safe and caring learning environment supported by a cooperative, supportive, Catholic family atmosphere at home so that all students can experience an enriching and value-based education.
In fact, the faculty believes that to succeed in the classroom, the backing of homes where virtue is practiced, serious study is encouraged, and the authority of the school is supported is necessary.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ava Brakoniecki - Received the Josephine C. Connelly Achievement Award, 2015 -
- John McNamee - Inducted into the National Honor Society, 2015 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are St. Christopher School often compared to?

St. Christopher School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from St. Christopher School?

St. Christopher School famous alumni include: Ava Brakoniecki - Received the Josephine C. Connelly Achievement Award, 2015 and John McNamee - Inducted into the National Honor Society, 2015.

What is St. Christopher School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Christopher School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Christopher School located?

St. Christopher 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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First Day of School for grades K - 8; Noon dismissal

September 09, 2026 (Wednesday)

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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).