Catholic Schools produce outstanding results.

The Schools

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia encompasses a large, diverse geographic area including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. There are 176 diocesan elementary schools, 20 high schools and 32 private schools within the Archdiocese. These schools educate the whole child – academically, spiritually and physically, instilling confidence, discipline and integrity while providing a solid foundation for future success. Over 85,000 children attend these schools, 30,000 in the City of Philadelphia. In 2009, 95% of graduates went on to pursue higher education and received a record $244 million in college scholarships.

In addition to traditional elementary and high schools, there are five schools of Special Education where students with physical, cognitive or learning needs are welcomed and engage in relevant learning programs. These schools are open to children of all faiths, races and ethnicities.

Many of the elementary schools and 10 of the high schools are located in the city and first ring suburbs, providing a safe and crucial educational alternative to students who live in underperforming school districts. With outstanding results including daily attendance rates in excess of 96% and standardized test scores above the national average, students enter the world and workforce poised for success.

2008–09 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary and Secondary Schools

Elementary Schools
Total Parish Based Schools	176
Student Population	57,537
Percentage of Minority Students	23.1%
Percentage of Non-Catholic Students	13.9%

Secondary Schools
Student Population	19,137
Percentage of Minority Students	21.4%
Percentage of Non-Catholic Students	13.05%
2008-2009 Tuition per Student	$4,860