St. Ephrem School vs. St. Charles Borromeo School
Should you attend St. Ephrem School or St. Charles Borromeo School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Ephrem School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
St. Charles Borromeo School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Overview
We are a Catholic Elementary School for students in Preschool (3 years of age) through eighth grade located in Bensalem, PA. Community we serve: Bensalem, Bristol, Neshaminy, Levittown, Croydon, Feasterville, Penndel, Trevose, Hulmeville and Langhorne.
School hours: 7:55am to 2:50pm Local school districts provide bus transportation for students in K to 8th Grade
Discount given for multiple children $1,500 Transfer Grants for students coming from public school
Tuition assistance available to qualified families PreK program has fulltime teacher and Aide with class of 20 children
Before and After CARES program Hot lunch program available 3 days a week
All students from Kindergarten through grade eight attend classes in Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion, English Language, Spanish, Technology, Library Science, and Vocal and Instrumental Music.
St. Charles Borromeo School, founded in 1920, and sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, proclaims Christ as our model in the teaching and formation of young Christians.
Through religious and academic offerings, the faculty and staff develop students' intellect, self-discipline, social values, and respect for God, self and others.
The St. Charles Borromeo community is dedicated to helping students achieve educational excellence and a way of life consistent with the principles of Catholic Christianity.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
1969
n/a
Students Body
Total Students
354 students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
23
Kindergarten Students
38
15
Grade 1 Students
29
13
Grade 2 Students
23
15
Grade 3 Students
37
23
Grade 4 Students
35
11
Grade 5 Students
40
46
Grade 6 Students
34
21
Grade 7 Students
35
27
Grade 8 Students
49
42
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(see handbook)
(see handbook)
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,300
n/a
Tuition Notes
See website under registration for current costs.
PreK-3 and PreK4: $5,000 10 payments of $500
n/a
% on Financial Aid
20%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
97%
n/a
Admissions Director
Mrs. Gwen Kochanski
n/a
Admissions Associate
None
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Abrakadoodle Art Classes, Band, Cheerleading, Choir, Computer Club, CYO Sports, Forensics, Irish Dancing, Science Explorers, Student Council, Youth Group
n/a