Notre Dame de Lourdes is a Catholic elementary school on a private campus in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, focusing on the development of future leaders of our communities and institutions with the unique benefits of a faith-based Catholic education.
As the parish school of Our Lady of Peace, we are committed to providing students the tools, skills, and guidance they need to overcome 21st-century challenges and flourish intellectually, morally, and spiritually.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Notre Dame de Lourdes 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
Year Founded
1961
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform policy
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Drama Program, K'Nex Club, Yearbook Club
Drama Program, K'Nex Club, Yearbook Club
School Notes
- Notre Dame de Lourdes School is a Catholic parish elementary school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offering academic programs for Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Our school is accredited by the Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Our philosophy seeks a balance of academic disciplines realized in a curriculum where social, personal, physical, and spiritual activities and programs interrelate and augment one another.
- Our purpose is to develop the whole Christian person giving priority to fostering in each child his/her best expression of self.
- Academic excellence is paralleled by the opportunity for the student to nurture his/her relationship with God.
- Through the daily, lived-out Christianity we share, we admire and esteem the goodness in one another with a reverence based on faith and understanding.
- This dynamic infuses our relationship with the parish and civic community preparing our students to embrace the challenges of the 21st century.
- Our curriculum encourages interaction, collaboration, thoughtful consideration, and problem-solving, especially within our integrated STREAM program.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Notre Dame de Lourdes School offer?
Notre Dame de Lourdes School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Notre Dame de Lourdes School's ranking?
Notre Dame de Lourdes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame de Lourdes School?
The application deadline for Notre Dame de Lourdes School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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