St. Laurentius School
Tel:
(215) 423-8834
Located in the heart of the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia for 126 years, St. Laurentius School is a place where hearts touch and minds soar. Our mission is to serve the students who are entrusted to our care, while proclaiming and teaching the Catholic faith while providing a challenging academic education. Utiliziing a variety of resources, we provide opportunites for personal formation in a safe and caring environment that encourages the growth of future life-long learners in a global society.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 216 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Laurentius School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1890 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 216 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 2% |
| Advanced Courses | Advanced Math grade 5 and above |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (specific uniform requirements) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is graded upon 3 categories and number of children in the school |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Science Explorers, Trivia Club Arts and Music Programs: Children's Choir, Choral Club, Electric Guitar and Ukele lessons |
School Notes
- Serving the Fishtown community for 126 years,St. Laurentius School is a bright, student-centered, family-oriented community. As a Middle States Accredited institution, we offer Advance Math,and a World Language Program for grades 5-8. Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education is offered in grades K-8. We are moving forward with Technology by creating classroom sets of ipads and Chrome books. Please call us for a tour, and our principal will take you around and answer all your questions. You will also have time to speak with teachers.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Laurentius School is Bethel Baptist Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- PhiladelphiaBethel Baptist Academy(Baptist)Grades: PK-12 | 71 students
0.2 miles
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909 0.2 PK-12
71 - PhiladelphiaLasalle Academy(Roman Catholic)Grades: 3-8 | 90 students
0.6 miles
1434 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 739-1664 0.6 3-8
90 - PhiladelphiaAl Aqsa Islamic Academy(Islamic)Grades: PK-11 | 263 students
0.7 miles
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660 0.7 PK-11
263 - PhiladelphiaNhs School St AnnesSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 1-12 | 15 students
0.7 miles
2343 E Tucker St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-0390 0.7 1-12
15 - PhiladelphiaSt. Peter The Apostle School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 220 students
1 miles
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958 1 PK-8
220
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