Mother of Sorrows School is a Catholic school in which spiritual formation is an integral part of the program.
We are a family, a school family, that is devoted to building a community which encourages the development of our students according to their own cultural pattern, as well as their own individual pace and potential toward the realization of Christian living.
We are dedicated to assisting each family in preparing their children for life and in helping them achieve and develop a life centered in Jesus Christ; a good self-concept; a well-disciplined and orderly mind; a healthy, sound body; an appreciation of the value of knowledge; basic skills; standards of social behavior; creativity; and questioning and analytical abilities.
It is our goal to teach with the same passion and compassion that Jesus did.
It is our goal for our students and their families to interact in a family-like atmosphere as Jesus intended.
All of us working together to foster the feeling of family and fellowship will enable us to offer our children a sound education in the most loving and Christian environment possible.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
315 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School's ranking?
Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School?
The application deadline for Mother Of Sorrows Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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