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Maternity BVM School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Philadelphia, PA

9322 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Maternity BVM School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 417 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 7 hours, 187 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
417
Teachers
19.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
21
Boys and girls
Coed · 197 girls, 220 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
187 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    503’11–12507’13–14462’19–20433’21–22417’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K50
    150
    249
    342
    439
    543
    651
    748
    845

    Student body

    White45%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Black13%
    Two or more races3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Maternity BVM School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Maternity BVM School

    What grades does Maternity BVM School serve?

    Maternity BVM School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Maternity BVM School?

    About 417 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Maternity BVM School?

    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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