St. Raymond of Penafort School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
7940 Williams Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
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 Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, St. Raymond of Penafort School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 210 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 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
- 210
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 21
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 110 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% 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
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Raymond of Penafort 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. Raymond of Penafort School
What grades does St. Raymond of Penafort School serve?
St. Raymond of Penafort School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Raymond of Penafort School?
About 210 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Raymond of Penafort 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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