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Year Founded

1905

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

466 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Tuition Notes

Catholic Tuition Rates One Child: $4,000 Two Children: $5,700 ($2,850 per child) Three Children: $7,100 ($2,367 per child) Non-Catholic Tuition Rates One Child: $5,000 Two Children: $7,550 ($3,775 per child) Three Children: $9,300 ($3,100 per child)

Admissions Director

Kate Britt Powell

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Dodgeball ClubEnvironmental Club

Flag FootballLego Club

NewspaperStudent Ambassadors

Student CouncilYouth Ministry

Arts and Music Programs:

BandPhotography Club

Spring Musical

School Notes

Grounded in Gospel values and solid academics based on Core Curriculum Standards, the Saint Monica School community challenges students to become lifelong learners and to grow into successful leaders in our Church and global community.

School Mascot: Eagles

Lead by the Sister, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Monica School is devoted to teaching the Gospel with curriculum including the development of Catholic values and attitudes. Students celebrate Mass monthly and pray daily as a community.
The curriculum includes the development of Catholic values and attitudes, as well as the attainment of knowledge and skills necessary for the student`s spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and physical development. The basic curriculum for the school includes Religion, ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Health and Safety, Physical Education, Technology, Library, and Italian.
On site, after school care is available for students in grades K-6 until 5:30pm through our C.A.R.E.S. program. Students receive professional care, supervision, recreation, and enrichment activities in both the Junior and Senior School.

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How much does St. Monica School cost?

St. Monica School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What schools are St. Monica School often compared to?

St. Monica School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Pio Catholic Regional School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Monica School offer?

St. Monica School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. Monica School's ranking?

St. Monica School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Monica School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Monica School located?

St. Monica School is located in the Melrose neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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