St. Bernadette School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Drexel Hill, PA
1015 Turner Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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
- Growing: enrollment up 47% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Drexel Hill since at least 2011
St. Bernadette School is a Catholic diocesan school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 288 students and around 19 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 47% 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
- 288
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 142 girls, 146 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan 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 76% 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 Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Bernadette 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. Bernadette School
What grades does St. Bernadette School serve?
St. Bernadette School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Bernadette School?
About 288 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bernadette 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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