St. Edward Elementary School

St. Edward Elementary School in Herminie, PA, serves 130 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in an urban/large town community.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a faculty of 10 teachers.
Founded in 1893,. Edward Elementary School operates as a co–ed Catholic initution affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent body includes 3.6% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
This Pennsylvania Catholic elementary school ranks among the top 20% of private schools atewide based on its founding date.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Edward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
St. Edward Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Father David J. Nazimek - Pastor
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Edward Elementary School often compared to?
St. Edward Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Queen Of Angels Catholic School, Heritage Baptist Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from St. Edward Elementary School?
St. Edward Elementary School famous alumni include: Father David J. Nazimek - Pastor.
What is St. Edward Elementary School's ranking?
St. Edward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Edward Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Edward Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Westmoreland County, PA is $9,788 for elementary schools and $7,269 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Westmoreland County, PA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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