Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Rose Of Lima School
About the School
- St. Rose Of Lima School serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student:teacher of St. Rose Of Lima School is 25:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Rose Of Lima School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1922
Student Body
Total Students
249 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Rose Of Lima School's ranking?
St. Rose Of Lima 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. Rose Of Lima School?
The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Rose Of Lima School located?
St. Rose Of Lima School is located in the Carroll Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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405 N 65th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 748-2994
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Catholic
405 N 65th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 748-2994
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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405 N 65th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 748-2994
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(215) 877-1400
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 748-2994
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(215) 476-4101
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Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-3440
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(215) 477-1000
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(215) 477-1000
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(610) 649-7440
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Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 748-2994
Distance: 0.8 mi
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Christian
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Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 476-4101
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Christian
1993 N 63rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-3440
Distance: 0.9 mi
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63rd And Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 473-1669
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Christian
6100 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-1484
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Gr: PK-K | 15 students
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5151 Warren Street
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(215) 877-1400
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
405 N 65th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 748-2994
Distance: 0.8 mi
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251 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-5159
Distance: 0.9 mi
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63rd And Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 473-1669
Distance: 0.9 mi
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Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
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