St. Margaret School

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

Quick Stats (2023)

  • 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:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Aquinas Program
Year Founded
1922
Summer School Offered
Yes

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

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

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • 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

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The average private school tuition in Berks County, PA is $5,689 for elementary schools and $6,718 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Berks County, PA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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