Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Dorothy School
About the School
- St. Dorothy School in Drexel Hill, PA serves 414 udents across grades K–8 in a suburban setting.
- The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 and employs 22 teachers.
- Founded with a Catholic orientation,.
- Dorothy maintains membership with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Dorothy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for udent diversity and enrollment size.
- Nearby Drexel Hill private schools with similar grade spans include.
- Bernadette School and.
- Andrew School, both with comparable udent–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Dorothy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
414 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Dorothy School often compared to?
St. Dorothy School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Bernadette School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Dorothy School's ranking?
St. Dorothy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Dorothy School?
The application deadline for St. Dorothy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Dorothy School is Cardinal O'hara High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bernadette School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
109 N Manoa Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1141 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
Catholic
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students
Catholic
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Friends
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
109 N Manoa Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
Catholic
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
Special Education School
2000 Old W Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1141 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
Catholic
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
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(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
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800 North Brownleaf Road
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(302) 454-2464
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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(302) 454-2131
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
9301.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
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Rank:
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Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
9301.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alternative School
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Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
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(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
9301.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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(302) 454-3424
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
9301.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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