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St. Philip Neri

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Lafayette Hill, PA

3015 Chestnut St, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

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

  • Serving families in Lafayette Hill since at least 2011

St. Philip Neri is a Catholic parish school in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 492 students and around 20 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7 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 Pre-K–8
Students
492
Teachers
24.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
20.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 245 girls, 247 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    435’11–12461’13–14473’15–16476’17–18567’19–20492’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K57
    158
    259
    355
    448
    553
    659
    752
    851

    Student body

    White90%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Two or more races5%
    Black1%
    Asian0%

    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. Philip Neri 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. Philip Neri

    What grades does St. Philip Neri serve?

    St. Philip Neri serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Philip Neri?

    About 492 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Philip Neri?

    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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