St. Peter The Apostle School vs. St. Veronica/independence Mission School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Peter The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Student Body
School History
St. Veronica/independence Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Student Body
School History
Overview
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St.聽Veronica/independence Mission School in Philadelphia, PA offers co芒聙聯ed education for grades K芒聙聯8 in a city芒聙聯based Catholic setting.
Founded in 1894, the school serves 213 udents with a student芒聙聯teacher ratio of 18:1 and employs 12 teachers.
The udent body is highly diverse, with 99.49% students of color, reflecting the local community in North Philadelphia.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Learning differences that can be accommodated in the regular education classroom are supported. Expansion of program and services expected in the near future.
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Year Founded
1848
1894
Students Body
Total Students
219 students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
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Kindergarten Students
25
18
Grade 1 Students
23
22
Grade 2 Students
25
23
Grade 3 Students
22
26
Grade 4 Students
21
25
Grade 5 Students
18
25
Grade 6 Students
7
24
Grade 7 Students
13
22
Grade 8 Students
25
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
23
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Students wear regular school uniform with a separate casual gym uniform on appropriate days.)
(Students wear regular school uniform with a separate casual gym uniform on appropriate days.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,650
$4,800
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost above is for one Catholic student. Tuition discounts are available for families with multiple children. Tuition assistance is available for all families after completion of an application for assistance.
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% on Financial Aid
61%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Teresa Przybylski
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baking ClubEnvironmental Club
Kindness ClubNewspaper Club
Public Speaking ClubRosary Club
Study Skills and Test Preparation Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Broadway ShowChristmas Show
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Club