Archbishop Prendergast, a Catholic high school for young women, combines high quality academic instruction with religious faith and values.
We prepare competent, compassionate, confident graduates, empowered to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Through a supportive, welcoming environment, each student is encouraged to develop and use her individual gifts from God to build a better life for herself and her community.
Archbishop Prendergast High School commits herself to function as an instrument of hope for the people of Delaware County who face a challenging 21st century.
Parents, faculty, and students believe that this school must operate as an extension of family, justifying its vitality as a community of believers, eager to respond in service to the proclamation of the Message of Salvation.
This philosophy originates in the God-centered Catholic family where belief and hope flourish in love.
Hope pulses through the Prendergast experience, creating an environment in which families see their daughters growing in a faith community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Archbishop Prendergast High 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 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
1,287 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Archbishop Prendergast High School often compared to?
Archbishop Prendergast High School is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal O'hara High School by visitors of our site.
What is Archbishop Prendergast High School's ranking?
Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Prendergast High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Prendergast High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Archbishop Prendergast High School also viewed these schools: Cardinal O'hara High School, Academy-notre Dame De Namur, Delaware County Christian School, The Agnes Irwin School and Archbishop Carroll High School.
The nearest high school to Archbishop Prendergast High School is Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Child Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Cardinal O'hara High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 829 students 3.6 miles 1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
3.6
9-12
829
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
All-girls (Catholic)
Grades: 6-12 | 542 students 6.7 miles 560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
6.7
6-12
542
Grades: PK-12 | 900 students 6.1 miles 462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
6.1
PK-12
900
Grades: NS-12 | 635 students 6.4 miles 275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
6.4
NS-12
635
Archbishop Carroll High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 673 students 7.7 miles 211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
7.7
9-12
673
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