St. Cecilia Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
525 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
St. Cecilia Elementary School is a Catholic parish school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 477 students and around 17 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
- 477
- Teachers
- 27.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 246 girls, 231 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 95% 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. Cecilia 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. Cecilia Elementary School
What grades does St. Cecilia Elementary School serve?
St. Cecilia Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Cecilia Elementary School?
About 477 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Cecilia 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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