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St. William School (Closed 2023)

6238 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111

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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 Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

298 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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.

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