Saint Bernadette is a Catholic elementary school, which serves the educational needs of children of varying intellectual abilities within the parish of Saint Bernadette, from preschool through eighth grade.
Each student is helped to reach his/her fullest potential as an individual spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically in immediate preparation for entrance into high school and ultimately for life and life eternal.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Bernadette School 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
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1948
Colors
White, Blue
Student Body
Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1
School Notes
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Bernadette School often compared to?
St. Bernadette School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Bernadette School's ranking?
St. Bernadette School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernadette School?
The application deadline for St. Bernadette School is Mar. 1.
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The nearest high school to St. Bernadette School is Archbishop Prendergast High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Andrew School (0.7 miles away)
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535 Mason Ave
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(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
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Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
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8245 W Chester Pike
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(610) 789-2670
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
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St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
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Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
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462 Malin Rd
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(610) 353-6522
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(610) 353-6522
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462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 900 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8245 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 900 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8245 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
4.9 miles
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(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc
Daycare / Preschool
9107 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 446-7171
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 446-7171
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
St. Dorothy School
(Catholic)
1225 Burmont Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 789-4100
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 789-4100
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 414 students
Sonshine Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
3601 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
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Location
Miles
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Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal O'hara High School
(Catholic)
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Katherine Day School -upper
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dorothy School
(Catholic)
1225 Burmont Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 789-4100
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 789-4100
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 414 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Manoa Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-9198
1.1 miles
Gr: 1 | 74 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
8245 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc
Daycare / Preschool
9107 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 446-7171
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 446-7171
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Sonshine Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
3601 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Trinity Lutheran Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1141 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4214
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
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Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2464
9301.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
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5/
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1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
9301.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,027 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
9302 miles
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(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
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1800 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
9302 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2800
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2800
9302.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,069 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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