Cardinal O'Hara is a regional, Catholic, coeducational high school that teaches and follows the gospel values of Jesus.
Our purpose is to develop mature men and women and to prepare them to meet with confidence and faith the challenges of the academic, social, and technological world.
Building on a history of pride, excellence, and tradition, our students are challenged by strong academic regimen and a diverse extracurricular program that foster individual talents and nurture respect for oneself and others through a spirit of service and compassion.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cardinal O'hara 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
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Red, Navy Blue, Royal blue, Cardinal
Student Body
Total Students
829 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Pride. Excellence. Tradition.
- School Mascot: The Lion
- Cardinal O'Hara is a regional, Catholic, coeducational high school that teaches and follows the gospel values of Jesus. Our purpose is to develop mature men and women and to prepare them to meet with confidence and faith the challenges of the academic, social, and technological world. Building on a history of pride, excellence, and tradition, our students are challenged by strong academic regimen and a diverse extracurricular program that foster individual talents and nurture respect for oneself and others through a spirit of service and compassion.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael Connor, Business Leader ('85)
- Brigid MacGillivary, Renowned Author ('25)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cardinal O'hara High School cost?
Cardinal O'hara High School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Cardinal O'hara High School often compared to?
Cardinal O'hara High School is often viewed alongside schools like Archbishop Carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Cardinal O'hara High School?
The acceptance rate of Cardinal O'hara High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from Cardinal O'hara High School?
Cardinal O'hara High School famous alumni include: Michael Connor, Business Leader ('85) and Brigid MacGillivary, Renowned Author ('25).
What is Cardinal O'hara High School's ranking?
Cardinal O'hara High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cardinal O'hara High School?
The application deadline for Cardinal O'hara High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Cardinal O'hara High School is Archbishop Prendergast High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Francis Of Assisi School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lawrence Park KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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(610) 353-6522
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(610) 353-6522
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(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
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Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
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(610) 872-5100
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(610) 872-5100
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(Catholic)
211 Matsonford Road
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(610) 688-7610
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
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Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
462 Malin Rd
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(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
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Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
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462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
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560 Sproul Rd
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(610) 687-0650
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
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Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
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Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Lawrence Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1991 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 382-3503
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 382-3503
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Miss Annettes Creative Nursery/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
801 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-6070
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-6070
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
112 Saxer Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
St. Piusx School
(Catholic)
204 Lawrence Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students
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Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
3.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 81 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
112 Saxer Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
St. Piusx School
(Catholic)
204 Lawrence Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students
St. Dorothy School
(Catholic)
1225 Burmont Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 789-4100
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 789-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 414 students
Child Guidance Elementary School
Special Education School
2000 Old W Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
2 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students
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Special Education School
2000 Old West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
Havertown, PA 19083
(484) 454-8700
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Miles
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Lawrence Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1991 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 382-3503
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 382-3503
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Miss Annettes Creative Nursery/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
801 Paxon Hollow Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-6070
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-6070
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Ancona Montessori School-drexel Hill
Montessori School
5290 Township Line Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(484) 431-6469
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
112 Saxer Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
St. Piusx School
(Catholic)
204 Lawrence Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
Broomall, PA 19008
(610) 356-7222
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students
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Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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(302) 722-2758
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2758
9300.6 miles
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Special Education School
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 861-9291
9300.6 miles
Gr: PK | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301
9300.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
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3/
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140 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 722-2738
9300.6 miles
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