St. Cecilia Elementary School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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St. Cecilia Elementary School

525 Rhawn St Philadelphia, PA 19111

Tel: (215) 725-8588

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 656 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Cecilia Elementary School is a Catholic, co鈥揺ducational private school located in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, serving grades PK through 8 in a large city community.
Founded in 1925,.
Cecilia has an enrollment of 656 udents with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 23:1 supported by 28 teachers.
The udent body includes approximately 29% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this Philadelphia elementary and middle school.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and affiliated with other school associations.
Cecilia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania based on udent body size and school history.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 656 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Cecilia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Cecilia Elementary School
Pre-K	20
Kind	43
1	46
2	63
3	58
4	61
5	111
6	62
7	71
8	121

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Year Founded

1925

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Student Body

Total Students

656 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is St. Cecilia Elementary School's ranking?

St. Cecilia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Cecilia Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Cecilia Elementary School located?

St. Cecilia Elementary School is located in the Fox Chase neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other private schools located in Fox Chase.

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,234 for elementary schools and $18,734 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).