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St. Theresa School

1200 Bridge Street New Cumberland, PA 17070

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,950
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,950
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
386 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniforms required

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$100 registration fee per student/per year
Admissions Director
Jackie Conard
Admissions Associate
Sharon Evans
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Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Student Council


Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir

School Notes

  • The mission of Saint Theresa School is to recognize the distinct and unique individuality of each child.
  • As educators, we hope to provide a God-centered approach to the spiritual, emotional, physical, mental and social development of each student.
  • We believe that God has endowed each student with individual abilities and that St. Theresa School must provide a quality education to enable each child to develop his/her unique abilities; that God has made the parents the primary educators, therefore the faculty must endeavor to support and strengthen this relationship; that the unique role of Catholic education, as it exists in St. Theresa School, is the model of people made in God's image and likeness; that our school must stand before the community as a sign of God's love in the world today; that because we are all called to be children of God, there must be a relationship of trust among the faculty, students, parents, and administration; the the parents, faculty, and administration must assume the responsibility of helping the students to find their place in the kingdom of God by understanding and practicing their faith to the highest degree; that we must endeavor to establish a school where students of diverse temperments and cultural backgrounds learn to understand and respect each other as individuals.
  • The mission of Saint Theresa School is to recognize the distinct and unique individuality of each child. As educators, we hope to provide a God-centered approach to the spiritual, emotional, physical, mental and social development of each student. We believe that God has endowed each student with individual abilities and that St. Theresa School must provide a quality education to enable each child to develop his/her unique abilities; that God has made the parents the primary educators, therefore the faculty must endeavor to support and strengthen this relationship; that the unique role of Catholic education, as it exists in St. Theresa School, is the model of people made in God's image and likeness; that our school must stand before the community as a sign of God's love in the world today; that because we are all called to be children of God, there must be a relationship of trust among the faculty, students, parents, and administration; the the parents, faculty, and administration must assume the responsibility of helping the students to find their place in the kingdom of God by understanding and practicing their faith to the highest degree; that we must endeavor to establish a school where students of diverse temperments and cultural backgrounds learn to understand and respect each other as individuals.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Theresa School cost?
St. Theresa School's tuition is approximately $4,950 for private students.
What schools are St. Theresa School often compared to?
St. Theresa School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Theresa School offer?
St. Theresa School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Theresa School's ranking?
St. Theresa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Theresa School?
The application deadline for St. Theresa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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