St. Laurentius School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
1612 E Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, St. Laurentius School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 115 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 7 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–8
- Students
- 115
- Teachers
- 12.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 57 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
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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. Laurentius 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. Laurentius School
What grades does St. Laurentius School serve?
St. Laurentius School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Laurentius School?
About 115 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Laurentius 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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