Holy Child Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Drexel Hill, PA
475 Shadeland Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Drexel Hill
- Serving families in Drexel Hill since at least 2011
Holy Child Academy is an independent Catholic school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 123 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 170 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 123
- Teachers
- 25.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 54 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Child Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Holy Child Academy
What grades does Holy Child Academy serve?
Holy Child Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Child Academy?
About 123 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Child Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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