St. Margaret School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 204 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

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	15
Kind	19
1	18
2	25
3	20
4	17
5	20
6	23
7	18
8	29

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Aquinas Program

Year Founded

1922

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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School Motto

Service to God and Others

Student Body

Total Students

204 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

1 course

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

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% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Associate

Ms. Breyana Ayala

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringField Hockey

FootballSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Altar ServerChoir

DeclamationInstrumental Lessons

Kitchen CapersMathletes

PianoScouts

Spelling BeeStudent Council

School Notes

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School "Service to God and Others".

St. Margaret School is nestled in the Centre Park Historic District of Reading, PA. This "melting pot" of faiths and cultures allows for a well-rounded education. St. Margaret is the "school that keeps on schooling" for we offer eleven years of continuous education from grades Pre-K to Grade 8.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Margaret School often compared to?

St. Margaret School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Guardian Angels Regional School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Margaret School?

The acceptance rate of St. Margaret School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does St. Margaret School offer?

St. Margaret School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Field Hockey, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is St. Margaret School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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