St. Katherine Day School in Philadelphia, PA, is a co–educational Catholic special education school serving undergraduate udents.
The school enrolls 68 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 12 faculty members.
Located in a large suburban community within Center City, the school offers a specialized program in a city–suburb setting.
Katherine Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity, with 66% of udents representing students of color.
Tuition and further enrollment details are aligned with Philadelphia area private school norms, serving families seeking a specialized educational environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Katherine Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Katherine Day School?
The application deadline for St. Katherine Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Katherine Day School located?
St. Katherine Day School is located in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 6 other private schools located in Center City.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Katherine Day School is St. Katherine Day School -upper (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Katherine Day School -upper
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
- miles
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
49 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 658-2518
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 658-2518
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ancona Montessori School
Montessori School
630 Clothier Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(484) 431-6469
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(484) 431-6469
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Presentation Bvm School-penn Wyne
(Catholic)
230 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-8040
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-8040
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
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