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

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About the School

St. Martha Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA serves 281 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based Catholic elementary education program.
The school was founded in 1905 and is part of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), reflecting over a century of operation in Northea Philadelphia.
With a udent–teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average class size of 15, the school employs 14 teachers to support its academic programs.
Annual tuition at.
Martha Elementary School is $25,000, and it has an acceptance rate of 25%, providing a Catholic education option within the Philadelphia private school market.
Located in a large city environment,.
Martha offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for its upper–grade udents, supporting academic advancement through grade 8.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 281 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Martha Elementary 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. Martha Elementary School
Pre-K	27
Kind	18
1	15
2	24
3	16
4	20
5	60
6	25
7	16
8	60

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Student Body

Total Students

281 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is St. Martha Elementary School's ranking?

St. Martha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Martha Elementary School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Martha Elementary School located?

St. Martha Elementary School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,234 for elementary schools and $18,734 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).