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St. Dominic School

8510 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19136

Tel: (215) 333-6703

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 367 students
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

St. Dominic School in Philadelphia, PA serves 367 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based, coeducational setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 22:1 with an average class size of 21, supporting classroom instruction for early childhood and elementary levels.
Dominic School offers a Catholic–affiliated education and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Approximately 39% of the udent body represent students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within its Northeast Philadelphia community.
The school ranks among the large private schools in Pennsylvania based on student enrollment within the pre–K to 8 grade span.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 367 students
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Dominic 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. Dominic School
Pre-K	22
Kind	21
1	26
2	38
3	28
4	28
5	72
6	33
7	37
8	62

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

367 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

SMART (tuition management system)

Sports

School Mascot

Saint Dominic

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

When is the application deadline for St. Dominic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Dominic School located?

St. Dominic 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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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,234 for elementary schools and $18,734 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).