St. Dorothy School in Drexel Hill, PA serves 414 udents across grades K–8 in a suburban setting.
The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 and employs 22 teachers.
Founded with a Catholic orientation,. Dorothy maintains membership with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Dorothy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for udent diversity and enrollment size.
Nearby Drexel Hill private schools with similar grade spans include. Bernadette School and. Andrew School, both with comparable udent–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
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 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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The nearest high school to St. Dorothy School is Cardinal O'hara High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bernadette School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill (0.5 miles away)
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Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Manoa Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
1.2 miles
Gr: 1 | 74 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
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Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
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Cardinal O'hara High School
(Catholic)
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Katherine Day School -upper
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
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St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Manoa Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
1.2 miles
Gr: 1 | 74 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
Child Guidance Elementary School
Special Education School
2000 Old W Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Trinity Lutheran Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1141 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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