St. Ignatius of Antioch is a small Catholic school in Yardley, Bucks County.
It offers a strong academic curriculum in a warm caring environment.
Our students utalize the latest in classroom technology to enhance their learning including 1:1 Chromebooks in 2nd-8th grades. Our 8th grade graduates attend excellent private high schools.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,650
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Ignatius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1958
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Student Body
Total Students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition displayed is the base rate for grades 1st-8th; all rates and fees are available on the school website.
Admissions Director
Helene Crozier
Admissions Associate
Mary Ann DiTommaso
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Cub Scouts, Future City, Geocaching Club, Geography Bee Club, Girl Scouts, Junior National Honor Society, LEGO Club, Minecraft Club, Reading Olympics, School Newsletter, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Instrumental Music Lessons, Passion Play, School Liturgical Choir, Young Rembrandts Drawing Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYO Sports
Cub Scouts, Future City, Geocaching Club, Geography Bee Club, Girl Scouts, Junior National Honor Society, LEGO Club, Minecraft Club, Reading Olympics, School Newsletter, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Instrumental Music Lessons, Passion Play, School Liturgical Choir, Young Rembrandts Drawing Class
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYO Sports
School Notes
- St. Ignatius of Antioch School is committed to developing spiritual, personal,and academic excellence while incorporating 21st century skills to encourage lifelong learning in a globally advancing society.
- As a Catholic school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, our core purpose is to equip saints for life in this world and the next. Responding to God's call, we are the world's premier center for the teaching mission of the Church.St. Ignatius of Antioch School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is a small private Catholic school founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1958.
- As part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, we provide an academically rigorous, faith-based education to the families of St. Ignatius of Antiochparish and the surrounding area. We emphasize academics, a wide range of activities, and the latest in classroom technology. We achieve a close family environment where students are committed to Christian values, high academic skills and a positive self-image.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Ignatius Elementary School cost?
St. Ignatius Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,650 for private students.
What schools are St. Ignatius Elementary School often compared to?
St. Ignatius Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew School, Holy Trinity School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Ignatius Elementary School offer?
St. Ignatius Elementary School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Track and Field.
What is St. Ignatius Elementary School's ranking?
St. Ignatius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Ignatius Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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