St. Dominic School in Philadelphia, PA serves 367 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a city鈥揵ased, coeducational setting.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 22:1 with an average class size of 21, supporting classroom instruction for early childhood and elementary levels.
Dominic School offers a Catholic鈥揳ffiliated education and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Approximately 39% of the udent body represent students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within its Northeast Philadelphia community.
The school ranks among the large private schools in Pennsylvania based on student enrollment within the pre鈥揔 to 8 grade span.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Dominic 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
Student Body
Total Students
367 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
21 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
SMART (tuition management system)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saint Dominic
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Dominic School often compared to?
St. Dominic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Matthew by visitors of our site.
What is St. Dominic School's ranking?
St. Dominic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Dominic School?
The application deadline for St. Dominic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Dominic School located?
St. Dominic School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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The nearest high school to St. Dominic School is Father Judge High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Jerome School (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Matthew
(Catholic)
3040 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 927 students
St. Jerome School
(Catholic)
3031 Stamford St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,224 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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