St. Anselm Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
12650 Dunks Ferry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
St. Anselm Elementary School is a Catholic parish school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 225 students and around 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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
- 225
- Teachers
- 16 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 109 girls, 116 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 59% 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
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Anselm Elementary School 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 St. Anselm Elementary School
What grades does St. Anselm Elementary School serve?
St. Anselm Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Anselm Elementary School?
About 225 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Anselm Elementary 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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