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St. Katherine Day School

222 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Tel: (610) 660-3958

www.stkatherineschool.org

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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:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

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.: 11:1

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.

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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)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,904 for elementary schools and $18,927 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).