The purpose of St. Philip Neri School is to provide a foundation on which to build Catholic Christian values in each student.
Our first priority is to build Catholic beliefs, as handed down by the church, and to foster faith experience.
We educate our children for this world and the world to come.
We strive to give our students a solid set of religious, cultural, moral, and social values, which they can share with others.
We believe that for Christian values to grow, they must emanate from the home, be confirmed in the school, and provide the basis for a strong, vibrant Christian life.
Therefore, each student is "celebrated" as God's creation. We see the Risen Christ in ourselves and others.
Parents, as primary educators, share their child with us. We see and commit ourselves to provide the best possible development of the child.
Parents and teachers work together as a team for the benefit of the child.
Together, our goal is to build a community of faith and trust in which we can grow and learn.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Philip Neri 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
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016
Student Body
Total Students
602 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
23 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The purpose of St. Philip Neri School is to provide a foundation on which to build Catholic Christian values in each student. Our first priority is to build Catholic beliefs, as handed down by the church, and to foster faith experience. We educate our children for this world and the world to come. We strive to give our students a solid set of religious, cultural, moral, and social values, which they can share with others. We believe that for Christian values to grow, they must emanate from the home, be confirmed in the school, and provide the basis for a strong, vibrant Christian life. Therefore, each student is "celebrated" as God's creation. We see the Risen Christ in ourselves and others. Parents, as primary educators, share their child with us. We see and commit ourselves to provide the best possible development of the child. Parents and teachers work together as a team for the benefit of the child. Together, our goal is to build a community of faith and trust in which we can grow and learn.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Philip Neri's ranking?
St. Philip Neri ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Philip Neri?
The application deadline for St. Philip Neri is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Date
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL-10:45 DISMISSAL
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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