St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School

300 Daly Dr West Chester, PA 19382
school.stmax.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Student Body

Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is a Christ- centered Catholic community called to model Jesus' Law of Love.
  • The school endeavors to educate the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
  • A varied and challenging academic curriculum is balanced with a strong commitment to service.
  • By actively living the Gospels, students develop Christian values which serve as the foundation for good choices in later years.
  • Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with parental support, the administration and faculty strive to nurture students to grow in grace and to make a positive impact on society.
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe School is a community of persons who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
  • Each member of our school is called to model Jesus' Law of Love and to reach out in love to serve others.
  • Our purpose is to develop the whole Catholic, Christian person, and priority is given to fostering each person's best expression of self.
  • School Motto: Serving God through serving others
  • School Mascot: Cardinal
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is a Christ- centered Catholic community called to model Jesus' Law of Love.
  • The school endeavors to educate the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
  • A varied and challenging academic curriculum is balanced with a strong commitment to service.
  • By actively living the Gospels, students develop Christian values which serve as the foundation for good choices in later years.
  • Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with parental support, the administration and faculty strive to nurture students to grow in grace and to make a positive impact on society.
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe School is a community of persons who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
  • Each member of our school is called to model Jesus' Law of Love and to reach out in love to serve others.
  • Our purpose is to develop the whole Catholic, Christian person, and priority is given to fostering each person's best expression of self.
Source: Verified school update

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What is St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School's ranking?
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $23,751 for elementary schools and $33,028 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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