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Archbishop Prendergast High School

401 N Lansdowne Ave Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Archbishop Prendergast, a Catholic high school for young women, combines high quality academic instruction with religious faith and values.
  • We prepare competent, compassionate, confident graduates, empowered to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.
  • Through a supportive, welcoming environment, each student is encouraged to develop and use her individual gifts from God to build a better life for herself and her community.
  • Archbishop Prendergast High School commits herself to function as an instrument of hope for the people of Delaware County who face a challenging 21st century.
  • Parents, faculty, and students believe that this school must operate as an extension of family, justifying its vitality as a community of believers, eager to respond in service to the proclamation of the Message of Salvation.
  • This philosophy originates in the God-centered Catholic family where belief and hope flourish in love.
  • Hope pulses through the Prendergast experience, creating an environment in which families see their daughters growing in a faith community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1953

Student Body

Total Students
1,287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
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Colors
White, Black, Green, Grey, Gold
School Mascot
Friar Archbishop Prendergast: Panda (monsignor Bonner)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kristen Ogogo - Received full-ride scholarship to Princeton - 2025 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Archbishop Prendergast High School often compared to?
Archbishop Prendergast High School is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal O'hara High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Archbishop Prendergast High School?
The acceptance rate of Archbishop Prendergast High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
Who are famous alumni from Archbishop Prendergast High School?
Archbishop Prendergast High School famous alumni include: Kristen Ogogo - Received full-ride scholarship to Princeton - 2025.
What is Archbishop Prendergast High School's ranking?
Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Prendergast High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Prendergast High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,108 for elementary schools and $35,454 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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