Mater Dei Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 605 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Mater Dei Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mater Dei Catholic School
Pre-K	176
Kind	66
1	47
2	45
3	49
4	47
5	39
6	33
7	51
8	52

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2012

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

Student Body

Total Students

605 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition and Fees for the upcoming school year will be posted by early February. We encourage families to utilize our various forms of financial aid.

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Key Club (Grade 8)National Junior Honor Society (Grade 8)

Reading Olympics (Grades 4-8)Student Council (Grade 8)

Arts and Music Programs:

Band (Grades 3-8)Cantor Choir (Grades 4-8)

Jubilate Choir (Grades 3-5)Mater Dei Choir (Grades 6-8)

Mater Dei Musical Troupe (Grades 5-8)草榴社区 Piano Lessons (Grades 1-8)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

CYO Sports (K-8)Pep Squad (Grades K-3)

School Notes

Mater Dei Catholic School inspires children to develop values of FAITH, EXCELLENCE, SERVICE, and COMMUNITY. We recognize the unique nature of each child and strive to educate students to be independent, innovative, and creative learners.
In a community filled with spirit and support, we nurture students to become faithful Catholic leaders.

Mater Dei Catholic offers a Pre-School Program for three and four-year-olds. Our commitment is to bring Jesus to the minds and hearts of the children entrusted to us while encouraging socialization, creativity, and experimentation. A hands-on approach to learning is stressed.
The Mater Dei Catholic Kindergarten program integrates our Catholic faith and the skills needed to be a successful learner. These include: religion, math, reading readiness, writing readiness, science, social studies, and literacy centers.
In Grades 1 through 8, Mater Dei Catholic complies with the philosophy and guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding content and format of curriculum. The foundation of the educational program is based on the Rigor and Relevance Framework, which provides a means of designing effective curriculum, measuring individual learners' progress, and ultimately delivering a more meaningful educational experience to the student.
Full-time Pre-K students spend a class period with the Music, Gym, and Spanish teachers on a weekly basis. Kindergarten through Grade 8 students spend a class period with the Music, Gym, Art, Technology, and Spanish teachers on a weekly basis.
We offer Learning Resource Rooms for students in Grades 1-4 and in Grades 5-8, which feature both in-class and pull-out opportunities to help students achieve their highest potential and receive the support they need.
Honors Math is offered to students beginning in Grade 4, and Honors ELA is offered to students beginning in Grade 7. The purpose of the honors programs is to support and challenge students who show strong proficiency in these subjects.
Profile of Graduates:Mater Dei Catholic School graduates experience a faith-centered education, preparing them spiritually, academically, and socially to succeed in life beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to develop the values of:
FAITH: By internalizing Gospel values and recognizing their Catholic heritage, students incorporate faith and knowledge that empower them to become Catholic leaders who respond to God's call to holiness.
EXCELLENCE:By mastering the spiraling levels of the curriculum set by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania State Common Core Curriculum, students become creative and critical readers, writers, and communicators who are technologically competent and use their classroom knowledge to become independent and innovative thinkers.
SERVICE:By participating in activities focused on leadership and service, students develop a social conscience, become problem-solvers, and embark upon a lifetime commitment of service to others.
COMMUNITY:By experiencing the spirit of community, students are empowered with the desire to reflect Catholic values in the local and global community.
Middle States Accredited:Mater Dei Catholic School was granted re-accreditation following aDesigning Our Futureself-study during the 2015-2016 school year.
2018 National Blue Ribbon School: Mater Dei Catholic School was awarded the 2018 National Blue Ribbon

Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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