Catholic School and Preschool for PreK - Grade 8.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Andrew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021
Student Body
Total Students
671 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
Average Class Size
23 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We have several different programs and different tuition rates
% on Financial Aid
5%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Deb Rachuba
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Children's Rosary, Creative Writing Club, Future Cities Club, Homework Club, Lego Club, Ministry Team, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Reading Olympics, Robotics, Science Explorers, Science Research Competition, Scrabble, Stock Market Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, World Language and Culture Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Clubs, Choir and Band, Orchestra, School Play
Chess Club, Children's Rosary, Creative Writing Club, Future Cities Club, Homework Club, Lego Club, Ministry Team, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Reading Olympics, Robotics, Science Explorers, Science Research Competition, Scrabble, Stock Market Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, World Language and Culture Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Clubs, Choir and Band, Orchestra, School Play
School Notes
- Catholic School and Preschool for PreK - Grade 8. under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
- Located in Newtown, PA in Bucks County.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Andrew School cost?
St. Andrew School's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Andrew School?
The acceptance rate of St. Andrew School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does St. Andrew School offer?
St. Andrew School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
What is St. Andrew School's ranking?
St. Andrew School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Andrew School?
The application deadline for St. Andrew School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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