Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Charles Borromeo School
About the School
- St. Charles Borromeo School concentrates its efforts on the religious and academic needs of its students.
- St. Charles School nurtures its students in the love of God and the joy of learning.
- Students learn of their faith through classroom instruction and example.
- The St. Charles family extends this education through the practice of community worship and prayer and the witness of their faith through numerous acts of service to the school, the parish, and the surrounding community.
- A strong program in each academic area is supported and enhanced by this faith-filled environment, as are the many extra-curricular activities available to the students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Charles Borromeo School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles Borromeo School's ranking?
St. Charles Borromeo School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo School?
The application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Charles Borromeo School is Archbishop Prendergast High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Child Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Step By Step Learning Centers & Cc (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
230 Shadeland Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 461-3541
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
31 N Diamond St
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 623-2530
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
3601 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Friends
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students
Catholic
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Baptist
5 E Oak Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-2001
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 82 students
Christian
2617 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 339-5007
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Christian
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Friends
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
Catholic
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
110 S Oak Avenue
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 622-2909
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 166 students
Catholic
45 E Baltimore Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-1123
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
230 Shadeland Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 461-3541
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
31 N Diamond St
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 623-2530
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
3601 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 623-8588
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Friends
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
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Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 454-2131
9299.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Pleasant Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2935
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2935
9300 miles
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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1621 Telegraph Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 651-2709
9300.3 miles
Gr: PK | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
9300.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
9300.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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