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The Depaul Catholic School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Philadelphia, PA

44 W Logan St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011

The Depaul Catholic School is an independent Catholic school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 246 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 181 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
246
Teachers
15.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16
Boys and girls
Coed · 123 girls, 123 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
181 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    299’11–12330’13–14395’17–18391’19–20266’21–22246’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K37
    136
    222
    326
    427
    522
    624
    727
    825

    Student body

    Black89%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races2%
    White1%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Depaul Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • 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 The Depaul Catholic School

    What grades does The Depaul Catholic School serve?

    The Depaul Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Depaul Catholic School?

    About 246 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Depaul Catholic 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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