St. Catharine of Siena School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Reading, PA
2330 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Reading
- Serving families in Reading since at least 2011
St. Catharine of Siena School is a Catholic diocesan school in Reading, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 200 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Allentown. 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
- 200
- Teachers
- 16.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 100 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Allentown
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 51% 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. Catharine of Siena 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. Catharine of Siena School
What grades does St. Catharine of Siena School serve?
St. Catharine of Siena School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Catharine of Siena School?
About 200 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Catharine of Siena 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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