About the School
- St. William School in Philadelphia, PA serves 298 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based Catholic educational program.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 20:1 with 15 faculty members supporting its elementary and middle school curriculum.
- Located in Northea Philadelphia, St. William School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- udent enrollment reflects diversity with approximately 75% students of color attending the school.
- William School is one of several private Catholic schools in the Philadelphia area offering PK–8 education in an urban community setting.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. William School?
The application deadline for St. William School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. William School located?
St. William School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. William School is Cedar Grove Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9
Christian
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6613 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-9715
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
105 Old Soldiers Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Christian
315 Central Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9
Christian
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
Christian
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Christian
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9
Christian
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
105 Old Soldiers Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Christian
315 Central Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
Assembly of God
6810 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 9
Christian
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
6613 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-9715
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
105 Old Soldiers Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 379-3798
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Christian
315 Central Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
9308.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
9308.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Talley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Cypress Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
9308.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 900 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Boothwyn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Blueball Avenue
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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