St. Cornelius School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–K
Chadds Ford, PA
160 Ridge Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in Chadds Ford
In Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, St. Cornelius School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 18 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 8 hours, 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–K
- Students
- 18
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs 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. Cornelius 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. Cornelius School
What grades does St. Cornelius School serve?
St. Cornelius School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend St. Cornelius School?
About 18 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Cornelius 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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