St. Basil The Great School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Basil The Great School

5.00 (1 review)

2330 Kimberton Rd
Kimberton, PA 19442

Tel: (610) 933-2453

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Saint Basil the Great School is a school for Grades Pre-K through 8 located in Kimberton, PA.

Our mission is to prepare our students to live a life of Christian values.

Our academic success is validated by our Terra Nova scores, which are among the best in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and our graduates' achievements in high school and beyond.

The motto on our emblem - Pray, Work, Study, and Play - are our guiding principles each day. Click here to learn more about our philosophy.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 223 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

223 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Basil The Great School's ranking?

St. Basil The Great School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Basil The Great School?

The application deadline for St. Basil The Great School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

Fantastic Pre-Kindergarten program! Especially when you consider other full time options, St. Basil's provides much more. Miss Joan is wonderful & really does everything she can for her students. My child learned more in Pre-K than Kindergarten.

- Posted by Parent - Cinde

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 223 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $23,519 for elementary schools and $32,717 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).