St. Jerome School

Saint Jerome Catholic School is a Middle States accredited school.
It was re accredited in the Spring of 1999. The goal of our Middle States Project was to strengthen our Catholic Identity within the school and the families of our school community.
There is a strong emphasis on prayer and spirituality. All students attend mass at least twice a month.
The students serve in our liturgies as altar servers, lectors, cantors and in the presentation of the gifts.
Once a week a different grade receives the sacrament of Reconciliation.
We are dedicated to teaching and practicing the traditions of our faith.
A variety of prayer services are experienced throughout the year.
As a school we begin each day with prayer via our closed circuit TV system.
This prayer is lead by two students. As a concrete means of fostering a knowledge of religion we instituted a Religion Bowl.
This began as a competition within our school. In the Spring of 1999 this evolved into a District Seven Religion Bowl.
All the Catholic Schools in our district are invited to the competition.
One of the greatest assets of our religious program is our pastor, Reverend Joseph Graham.
He provides the sacramental experiences for our students. Weekly he teaches a religion class in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade. His support, guidance and example are commendable.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Jerome School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
433 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
St. Jerome School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Saint Jerome Catholic School is a Middle States accredited school. It was re accredited in the Spring of 1999. The goal of our Middle States Project was to strengthen our Catholic Identity within the school and the families of our school community. There is a strong emphasis on prayer and spirituality. All students attend mass at least twice a month. The students serve in our liturgies as altar servers, lectors, cantors and in the presentation of the gifts. Once a week a different grade receives the sacrament of Reconciliation. We are dedicated to teaching and practicing the traditions of our faith. A variety of prayer services are experienced throughout the year. As a school we begin each day with prayer via our closed circuit TV system. This prayer is lead by two students. As a concrete means of fostering a knowledge of religion we instituted a Religion Bowl. This began as a competition within our school. In the Spring of 1999 this evolved into a District Seven Religion Bowl. All the Catholic Schools in our district are invited to the competition. One of the greatest assets of our religious program is our pastor, Reverend Joseph Graham. He provides the sacramental experiences for our students. Weekly he teaches a religion class in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade. His support, guidance and example are commendable.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Jerome School's ranking?
St. Jerome School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Jerome School?
The application deadline for St. Jerome School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Jerome School located?
St. Jerome School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 32 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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