Archbishop Prendergast High 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 Stats (2024-25)

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

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
1,287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Archbishop Prendergast High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

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

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The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $28,111 for elementary schools and $34,022 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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