St. Katharine Drexel School serves 24 students in grades 6-12. The student:teacher of St.
Katharine Drexel School is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Katharine Drexel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1888
Campus Size
50
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Katharine Drexel School's ranking?
St. Katharine Drexel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School?
The application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Katharine Drexel School is Holy Ghost Prep (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Charles Borromeo School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Jems Childrens Center (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 9-12 | 419 students 1.3 miles 2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
1.3
9-12
419
Little Jems Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 23 students 1.4 miles 1305 State Rd
Croydon, PA 19021
(215) 788-6416
Croydon, PA 19021
(215) 788-6416
1.4
PK-K
23
Grades: PK-K | 50 students 1.8 miles 2354 Galloway Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 633-7717
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 633-7717
1.8
PK-K
50
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 236 students 2 miles 1704 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-3456
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-3456
2
PK-8
236
Philadelphia Christian Center Academy
(Assembly of God)
Grades: PK-8 | 58 students 2.4 miles 2990 Street Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-7000
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-7000
2.4
PK-8
58
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