St. Theresa School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
New Cumberland, PA
1200 Bridge St, New Cumberland, PA 17070
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in New Cumberland
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in New Cumberland since at least 2011
St. Theresa School is a Catholic diocesan school in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 322 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. 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
- 322
- Teachers
- 28.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 178 girls, 144 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 82% 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. Theresa 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. Theresa School
What grades does St. Theresa School serve?
St. Theresa School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Theresa School?
About 322 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Theresa 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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