St. Catherine Laboure School vs. St. Margaret Mary School
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School Overview
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St. Catherine Laboure School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Saint Catherine Labour School proclaims the Joy of the Gospel in providing a Christ-centered, safe, and welcoming educational environment for students PreK3 to Grade 8.
WE TEACH MINDS through a rigorous and relevant curriculum that nurture the gifts and talents of each student.
WE FORM HEARTS in a strong Catholic Identity through prayer, the Sacraments, and a daily commitment to respect for self and others.
WE GROW DISCIPLES through a deep sense of community that reaches out in love and service to the poor and needy.
St. Margaret Mary School provides an exceptional Catholic education in a community unified by faith ih Jesus Christ and empowered by his Gospel.
We serve the children of St. Margaret Marys, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Matthews Parishes.
Our student represent varied cultural and racial backgrounds. Our students learn through a well-rounded curriculum including daily religion classes, computer, art, music, physical education and foreign language (Spanish).
Advanced Math and Language Arts classes are offered to the 7th and 8th grades.
At St. Margaret Mary School, the children receive an excellent academic training.
Education research indicates that nationwide Catholic school students consistently outperform other schools on tests for math, reading and science.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1949
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Students Body
Total Students
311 students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
21
Kindergarten Students
15
31
Grade 1 Students
31
20
Grade 2 Students
33
16
Grade 3 Students
42
24
Grade 4 Students
26
17
Grade 5 Students
30
45
Grade 6 Students
37
17
Grade 7 Students
40
28
Grade 8 Students
37
39
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
14 teachers
Average Class Size
20
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,000
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Acceptance Rate
85%
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Science ExplorersStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
School ChoirSchool Musical