St. Dorothy School

St. Dorothy School serves 414 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Dorothy School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Dorothy 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
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
414 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
St. Dorothy School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Dorothy School often compared to?
St. Dorothy School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Bernadette School, St. Andrew School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Dorothy School's ranking?
St. Dorothy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Dorothy School?
The application deadline for St. Dorothy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,209 for elementary schools and $33,456 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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