St. Margaret School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 271 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 1 / May. 1 / rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Margaret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Margaret School
Pre-K	30
Kind	44
1	35
2	27
3	20
4	22
5	24
6	22
7	24
8	23

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Year Founded

1900

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Student Body

Total Students

271 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms: Khaki pants & SMS Golf Shirt for boys; Jumper Gr 1 - 4; kilt gr 5-8

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Apr. 1 / May. 1 / rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Field HockeyFootball

LacrosseTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

After School Art*After School CARES

Before School CARESChorus

Kids Care ClubStudent Council

School Notes

St. Margaret School was founded as a community based school for St. Margaret Parish in the early 1900s, in a small house behind the church.
From this time forward, the education of children flourished through caring pastors, dedicated religious and lay teachers working with the supportive families of the community.
The education and experience at St. Margaret has broadened as families from the Lower Merion and surrounding community have chosen this faith based educational opportunity with academic excellence for their children.
St. Margaret students continue to be educated by the Sisters of Mercy since inception, while maintaining Middle States Accreditation offering education for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.

Academics & Arts
Honors Math Program (4th through8th Grade)
Spanish Instruction
Art Program
Integrated Curriculum
Technology K-8th
Private Instrumental Music Instruction
Literature Based Reading Series
Leadership Workshop 7th & 8th Grade
Library Science K to 4th Grade
Optional: Chorus, Chess Club, Science Club

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Margaret School offer?

St. Margaret School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse and Track and Field.

What is St. Margaret School's ranking?

St. Margaret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret School is Apr. 1 / May. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 1 / May. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).