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St. Luke School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Erie, PA

425 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16504

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie

In Erie, Pennsylvania, St. Luke School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 253 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Erie. 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–8
Students
253
Teachers
17.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 114 girls, 139 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    320’11–12310’19–20287’21–22253’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K57
    K31
    129
    229
    328
    424
    524
    626
    732
    830

    Student body

    White84%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Luke School whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about St. Luke School

    What grades does St. Luke School serve?

    St. Luke School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Luke School?

    About 253 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Luke 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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