The St. Isidore School community is a vital part of the St. Isidore Parish.
We share in the teaching mission of the parish.
Teachers, staff and parents share the Good News of the Kingdom of God with our children.
As a school community, we endeavor to grow in Catholic faith, life, tradition, service and prayer.
Families are encouraged to worship together as a visible sign of their faith.
At St. Isidore School we strive to communicate and to develop respect, trust, peace and faith in a Catholic atmosphere.
The purpose of a Catholic school is to impart the spirit and message of the Gospel into each student as well as advance each toward academic success. Our discipline philosophy is based on the Commandments, and Jesus' law of love.
To bring a child to the Christian perfection to which we are called is a gift of Jesus through the mediation of the spirit, but the gift requires our cooperation. The whole school is family oriented.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Isidore Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differences, speech, Reading & Math support, counseling
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
gray bottom and maroon shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Science Lab Camps and After School Program
School Notes
- The St. Isidore School community is a vital part of the St. Isidore Parish. We share in the teaching mission of the parish. Teachers, staff and parents share the Good News of the Kingdom of God with our children. As a school community, we endeavor to frow in Catholic faith, life, tradition, service and prayer. Families are encouraged to worship together as a visible sign of their faith. At St. Isidore School we strive to communicate and to develop respect, trust, peace and faith in a Catholic atmosphere. The purpose of a Catholic school is to impart the spirit and message of the Gospel into each student as well as advance each toward academic success. Our apostolic witness must make this perfection visible in the world, today and in the future.
- We have children and families from different faiths and cultural backgrounds within our school family.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Isidore Continuation School?
The acceptance rate of St. Isidore Continuation School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What is St. Isidore Continuation School's ranking?
St. Isidore Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Isidore Continuation School?
The application deadline for St. Isidore Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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