St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School "Service to God and Others".
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Margaret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Aquinas Program
Year Founded
1922
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
251 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
![St. Margaret School Student By Grade St. Margaret School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/25000/24840/st-margaret-school-chart-bnzfwvY.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
1 course
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call the school for information.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sister Michele Smith, IHM
Admissions Associate
Ms. Breyana Ayala
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Altar Server, Choir, Declamation, Instrumental Lessons, Kitchen Capers, Mathletes, Piano, Scouts, Spelling Bee, Student Council
School Notes
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 86%.
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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