St. Philomena Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 2–12
Coatesville, PA
640 Buck Run Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
St. Philomena Academy is an independent Catholic school in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 19 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 5 hours a day, 171 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 19
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 17 Catholic 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. Philomena Academy 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. Philomena Academy
What grades does St. Philomena Academy serve?
St. Philomena Academy serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend St. Philomena Academy?
About 19 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Philomena Academy?
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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