St. Monica School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Philadelphia, PA
2500 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
St. Monica School is a Catholic diocesan school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 459 students and around 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 8 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 K–8
- Students
- 459
- Teachers
- 21.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 233 girls, 226 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 8 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 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. Monica 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. Monica School
What grades does St. Monica School serve?
St. Monica School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Monica School?
About 459 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Monica 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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