St. Mary Magdalen School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Media, PA
2430 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Media
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Media since at least 2011
In Media, Pennsylvania, St. Mary Magdalen School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 307 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% 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 K–8
- Students
- 307
- Teachers
- 28.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 150 girls, 157 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan 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 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 80% 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. Mary Magdalen 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. Mary Magdalen School
What grades does St. Mary Magdalen School serve?
St. Mary Magdalen School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Magdalen School?
About 307 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Magdalen 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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