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St. Joseph's Preparatory School
Private School
Philadelphia, PA
9-12
111 reviews
#1 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Junior: I love the Prep! It has a great location right in the heart of Philadelphia and manages to challenge students with an incredible academic rigor. The Prep is formed by its Jesuit character and commitment to service and forming men for and with others. It has great athletics as well with a nationally-ranked football program and great opportunities in other sports such as soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Overall, the Prep brings out the best in students forming great moral characters they will hold for the rest of their lives.
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902 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archmere Academy
Private School
Claymont, DE
9-12
162 reviews
#2 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Sophomore: I have truly enjoyed my experience at Archmere Academy. Coming from a large public middle school, to a small, Catholic school was a big transition for me. I love the academic opportunities at the school. Not only can I challenge myself and find classes that interest me, I also have teachers who are passionate about what they teach and are always willing to help students understand via one-on-one time, questions in class, or new lessons. I personally enjoy the arts program and the athletics program; both showcase the talent of the students and allows students to channel their energies. My suggestion would to be conscientious about coursework. Homework can pile up if you don't manage your time well. Overall, I love coming to school everyday!
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515 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Malvern Preparatory School
Private School
Malvern, PA
6-12
51 reviews
#3 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Alum: My time at Malvern was amazing their mission with setting a young man up for success is one of its best aspects. My favorite thing about Malvern was the brotherhood and bond that was created with my class, I am sure if you ask anyone at Malvern about the class of 2019 they can go on and on about how close we were with each other!
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642 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Devon Preparatory School
Private School
Devon, PA
6-12
77 reviews
#4 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Junior: This school does a great job at accommodating to students and is a great learning atmosphere. When it comes to teachers, Devon Prep is very complicated. I have had the greatest, most proficient teachers ever, but I've also had teachers where I would question the obtention of their degree. Despite these awful teachers, some teachers make the entire school worth it and will change your life. I believe it is a great school and I am happy to go here. The social reputation isn't the best, but if your here for a fun time, rather than working, then this isn't the school for you.
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280 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Holy Ghost Preparatory School
Private School
Bensalem, PA
9-12
136 reviews
#5 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Parent: HGP provides a fantastic 4 year experience focused on education and helping to build young men. A very high percentage of HGP's 2020 graduating class have moved on to reputable colleges and universities across the country and internationally. My son in particular feels very well prepared for the college workload and experience, saying that learning to manage his time and workload at HGP was a major factor.
In addition to the academic preparation for college, the spiritual and emotional foundation and development provided over the 4 years are invaluable. Watching a group of boys mature into respectable young men with the guidance of like-minded families and the HGP staff and administration has been incredibly valuable and satisfying. Do your research and visit the school and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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445 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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La Salle College High School
Private School
Wyndmoor, PA
9-12
116 reviews
#6 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Senior: Personally I can attest to that fact that La Salle has helped me reach my fullest potential intellectually , spiritually socially and physically. La Salle has instilled in me the importance of taking responsibility of myself and the community around me, creating and sustaining respectful human relationships in community . The school has a diverse and rigorous academic curriculum that encourages independent thinking and has encouraged me to follow my individual interests which has helped me reach academic excellence. As a student feel a sense of pride, excitement, and accomplishment with all aspects of my high school life weather it is academic, athletic, artistic or spiritual. My school fosters commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership and has made me the person I am today .
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1,108 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mount Saint Joseph Academy
Private School
Flourtown, PA
9-12
127 reviews
#7 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Alum: Great education! The teachers, as well as the administration genuinely cared. They were ahead of the curve with virtual learning during the pandemic. The Mount is a close knit community that felt like family. The Mount went above and beyond to make our senior year the best they could.
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530 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Villa Maria Academy High School
Private School
Malvern, PA
9-12
79 reviews
#8 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Senior: I love villa! It has always challenged me to be better version of myself. The homework amount is a lot but I have found that I am more than ready for college. The music department is awesome, I have had to work really hard and show my qualifications by learning to be organized and practicing violin a lot but I am now President of Orchestra and Tri-M International music honors society and concert master. The teachers here really believe in their students that we can be amazing.
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391 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
Private School
Villanova, PA
6-12
91 reviews
#9 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Freshman: ND has already impressed both me and my family ever since coming this year. I came from a school that had limited academic option, and ND had been the opposite! The new STEM building and programs that are being implemented are quite impressive, and it shows how much they want to invest in STEM! They also put an emphasis on the arts. The laptops each student get are also extraordinarily helpful or keeping up to date. Freshmen have the most limited options in courses for their first years, but there are still many different courses you can take in language and math. All other classes have honors options, which you must test into or be recommended for. Coming to ND was the best choice of my life because it is a place where academics are extremely valued but are never put onto a student in a way that harms them. I have already grown so much and I am already dreading graduation!
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554 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Merion Mercy Academy
Private School
Merion Station, PA
9-12
66 reviews
#10 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Senior: I like Merion Mercy Academy because its academics are rigorous and they push me to be the best that I can possibly be. Before I came to Merion Mercy, I was not super confident in myself as a student. I am now a rising senior and I am more confident than I have ever been! Merion Mercy has some of the best teachers that I have ever experienced throughout my entire academic career. The teachers are demanding, but they are easy to communicate with and they are more than willing to help you if you reach out and ask for it. Merion Mercy has given me the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends that I otherwise would have never met because they have students from many different counties in Pennsylvania and even counties in New Jersey. I am forever grateful for all of the opportunities that I have received as a student at Merion Mercy Academy.
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A+
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445 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Salesianum School
Private School
Wilmington, DE
9-12
108 reviews
#11 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Parent: Excellent school in every aspect. Academically my son was well prepared for college. He received many huge scholarships to wonderful colleges and has transitioned easily. He was involved in many sports and activities and enjoyed his four years there immensely. The brotherhood is something that can not be found at any other school. For those concerned with lack of interaction with female students, my son had exchange classes at Ursuline and Padua both junior and senior year. He attended many sporting events, shows, dances and proms and had many female friends at these schools that he is still friends with now. We loved Salesianum...best choice!
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A
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1,034 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
Private School
Bryn Mawr, PA
K-12
98 reviews
#12 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Junior: SHA is an amazing community and you will always feel supported. Over the past 3 years, I have met so many amazing people while also being prepared for college. The teachers I have encountered at SHA work extremely hard for their students benefit and do everything they can to prepare them for college. Though some may not like the small school quality, SHA’s size is what makes it SHA. Because we are small, there isn’t one unfamiliar face who won’t smile at you in the halls or ask how your day is doing. We have amazing traditions and I’m very proud to say I’m part of the SHA community. Go red team!
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239 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Villa Joseph Marie High School
Private School
Holland, PA
9-12
190 reviews
#13 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Parent: The administration and staff are outstanding. They put their heart and soul into this school. The focus is on continued improvement. The school’s motto says it all...Always more, always better, always with love.

When looking for that match for our daughter, we wanted a place she could feel comfortable, grow, learn, be involved in activities and excel academically. Don’t hesitate. This is the place.

Our daughter has come out of her shell, has tried activities and sports we didn’t think she would. She loves the community, the kids are friendly and nice, and they all look out for each other.
When visiting other schools students were not as engaged with each other, they were on their devices. The Villa girls go out of their way to be inclusive and engage with each other in person!

The school is cared for, and has state of the art performance center, and new steam facilities on the way, as well as a new film design studio.

This school has the culture and character you want.
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351 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Ursuline Academy
Private School
Wilmington, DE
PK, K-12
107 reviews
#14 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Sophomore: A great, welcoming community with strong values and excellent education! Throughout all grade levels, Ursuline works to provide a strong sense of community and sisterhood. Aside from the inclusive community, Ursuline academics are both challenging and accommodating.
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A
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406 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
Private School
Pennsauken, NJ
9-12
131 reviews
#15 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Senior: Bishop Eustace Preparatory School is the best decision I have ever made. I had a nothing but positive experience with my classes, the teachers, and my classmates. While the curriculum is challenging, the college level, honors, and AP courses will help in the preparation process for college.
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A
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638 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
Private School
Gwynedd Valley, PA
9-12
115 reviews
#16 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Senior: I love Gwynedd Mercy Academy. It truly encompasses my top three most desired school elements: academics, athletics, and spirituality. I have had the most amazing experience with a welcoming environment, vigorous curriculum, and motivating faculty. The faculty truly cares for the students and is working to help advance the student's goals to the best of their ability. All students are challenged to do their very best while also enjoying the new material. Gwynedd Mercy Academy is the #1 Catholic, all girl high school for girls looking to be challenged while also being welcoming into their second home day after day!
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376 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Padua Academy
Private School
Wilmington, DE
9-12
208 reviews
#17 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Parent: Excellent school that prepared my daughters very well for college. They both were awarded huge college scholarships to many great schools. Their college transitions were easy because Padua prepared them so well. They were both involved in many activities at Padua and loved their years there. The sisterhood can not be found anywhere else. For those concerned with no interaction with male students, my daughters had many, many friends at Salesianum. They attended countless sporting events, Salsthon, dances, proms, etc. at Sallies. To this day, they are still friends with many of their Salesianum friends. We are look forward to being back at Padua in two years with our youngest daughter!
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658 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Nazareth Academy High School
Private School
Philadelphia, PA
9-12
158 reviews
#18 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Middle School Student: Nazareth Academy High school is an amazing environment, that encourages growth as an individual and a Christian. All of the faculty and staff are so friendly and welcoming. It's a rather small school, which allows for more one on one with teachers, and strong bonds between students. They have many clubs to choose from, as well as a wonderful Athletic Department. The percentage of students who go on to further their education in college is very great. Nazareth is the best, and I would highly recommend this school to any girl looking for a great 4 year high school experience!
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364 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Saint Mark's High School
Private School
Wilmington, DE
9-12
135 reviews
#19 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Parent: Our teen started at Saint Mark's as a Freshmen this year. Despite the pandemic, it has been a smooth transition academically. The faculty and staff truly care about the students. This is evident in the level of communication between both student-teacher and parent-teacher. There are many ways to get involved beyond the classroom- sports, clubs, performing arts. Safety has been a top priority especially due to COVID. Students' emotional well-being has also been a priority. In fact, the school brought in therapy dogs for students and the administration hosts Spartan Strong Days for classes to bond. Once the pandemic is behind us, I think the experience will only get better and better!
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501 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School
Private School
Gloucester City, NJ
7-12
118 reviews
#20 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Senior: I have been going here for the past 4 years and now I am a senior It"s going to be hard leaving because I have Made every lasting relationship with many of my classmates and teachers. And I will be going into a whole new environment from High school where I knew all the students. Going to college will feel like my freshmen year of Highschool, I will have to meet all new people from many backgrounds, color, gender, and religious backgrounds. I know I will make all new friends and these friends will all be like my friends that I have since grade school thru middle school and high school. I am looking forward to starting the new chapter of my life. World watch out I" am coming to make my mark in this world.
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505 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archbishop John Carroll High School
Private School
Radnor, PA
9-12
145 reviews
#21 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Parent: We are beyond happy with the experience that both of our children have had, and are having, at Carroll! Our son who graduated in 2018 from Carroll, had confidence instilled in him academically by the fantastic teachers who challenged his brain and praised his writing, which was not the experience he had in grade/middle school! With regard to athletics, he became a golfer, and a good one, when he had never golfed before AND the Catholic League competition for golf and baseball made his a stronger, more focused, more confident athlete! Our sophomore daughter is enjoying the same strong, student focused education, with a very personal community feeling and has taken up the new sport of crew! We love that our kids have been able to jump in to so many activities at Carroll and have the strong support of this awesome School!
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806 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Camden Catholic High School
Private School
Cherry Hill, NJ
9-12
183 reviews
#22 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Junior: Studying abroad forced me to live far away from my country, Vietnam. However, instead of being stucked in solitude, culture shock, or anxiety, at CCHS, I found my second home. Teachers are parents; friends are siblings.

CCHS defines who am I. Great ACADEMICS, DIVERSITY, FAITH are three words to describe CCHS. It is a machine which creates talented, creative, humble, and faithful people, a hopeful light which dissipates darkness and shepticism. More than that, it is a book and on its fisrt page, you will see a sentence "LOOK how TALENTED you are and if you can't see it, let us show you! "
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698 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Pope John Paul II High School
Private School
Royersford, PA
9-12
102 reviews
#23 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Parent: Pope John Paul II HIgh School has helped my daughter achieve goals and a catholic education! The teachers are strong and have handled virtual school without a hitch. The music and arts program is superb and she has played sports all 4 years. Pope John Paul II High School has heled get her ready for college. She has secured significant merit aid all because of what PJP has provided for her. She has been fortunate to continue her religious faith and strengthen it while in school. She attended Kairos which also grew her belief in the Catholic faith. They offer many classes and even more Advanced Placement classes. She has been able to take multiple art classes to assist her in adding to her portfolio which she submitted with college applications. The school is safe. The community is awesome and the school puts on great musicals each year. The volleyball team has won state championships and the boys and girls basketball teams Re superb! Check it out!
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879 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bishop Shanahan High School
Private School
Downingtown, PA
9-12
171 reviews
#24 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Sophomore: I really like attending Bishop Shanahan High School. Most of the students are very polite and motivated. The school is very faith-based and feels like a community. The reason that I did not rate it five stars is because in general, BSHS is very strict in comparison to other schools. Additionally, the workload is very difficult and many teachers are on the older side. However, the school is fairly new, clean, and has puts on amazing musicals!
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1,130 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Elizabeth High School
Private School
Wilmington, DE
9-12
118 reviews
#25 Best Catholic High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Alum: As coronavirus ended my tenure at Saint Elizabeth High School, I endured its troubling lows, to its flourishing highs. The school community has a mixed community that embraces all races together. The students bond with one another while the teachers are respected among my peers. The extracurricular activities and programs were average, but essential to the learning and enjoyed of the high school. Communication is the one major aspect that needed improvement for the school as there we many occasions where there would be distress among students with further backup from the administration. Overall, my tenure at Saint Elizabeth was successful and memorable. I was able to make friends that I will cherish throughout my whole life, along with being provided with a high ended education system that has prepared me for my future in college.
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320 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Catherine's School
Private School
Richmond, VA
PK, K-12
125 reviews
Parent: Our three girls all thrive at St. Catherine's. They are all very different and have different interests but the school does a great job of fostering each of them individually. The academics are superior, the athletics are amazing, and being a part of the amazing community is just a bonus! We could not have chosen a better education for our girls and are so grateful for the opportunities they continue to be afforded!

During the pandemic St. Catherine's has done (and continues to do) an amazing job keeping the girls safe. They are on campus learning, however if anyone is not comfortable being on campus, there is a virtual option.

The school teaches to the whole girl and knows the ins and outs of girls of every age.
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960 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Church Farm School
Private School
Exton, PA
9-12
40 reviews
Senior: When I first came to Church Farm school in 8th grade, I did not know what to expect. All I could think about was how am I going to fit in and who would I become friends with. By the end of the day, when my parents had left, I was greeted by not only the people in my class but the people in the upper grades. This truly showed me how much they had cared because they were once in the same position and knew exactly what I felt. It did not matter who you were, where you came from, or what you looked like. Living with your friends and seeing them 24/7 not only allows you to make great connections but it also allows you to make new brothers and be apart of a new family that you know has your back.

Church Farm School is where I had begun my high school career, and I am happy to say it is where I am going to graduate. Being able to continue to have the connections with my fellow brothers and teachers will allow me to feel like I have never left.
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160 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Walsingham Academy
Private School
Williamsburg, VA
PK, K-12
78 reviews
Parent: Walsingham Academy provides a robust educational experience with a Catholic foundation. It is a fabulous school all-around, with exceptional, challenging and caring teachers who provide many opportunities to excel in both fine arts and athletics, as well as in academics.

I am most proud to be a Walsingham parent and to be a part of this great community because of their unrelenting commitment to ensuring the students are able to physically attend class during the pandemic. Walsingham makes great things happen and continues a rigorous curriculum even in the most challenging of times - thank you for your efforts!
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448 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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