Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Margaret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Aquinas Program
Year Founded
1922
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
1 course
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call the school for information.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Associate
Ms. Breyana Ayala
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Altar ServerChoir
DeclamationInstrumental Lessons
Kitchen CapersMathletes
PianoScouts
Spelling BeeStudent Council
School Notes
- School Motto: Service to God and Others
- St. Margaret School is nestled in the Centre Park Historic District of Reading, PA. This "melting pot" of faiths and cultures allows for a well-rounded education. St. Margaret is the "school that keeps on schooling" for we offer eleven years of continuous education from grades Pre-K to Grade 8.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Margaret School often compared to?
St. Margaret School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Guardian Angels Regional School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Margaret School?
The acceptance rate of St. Margaret School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does St. Margaret School offer?
St. Margaret School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Field Hockey, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. Margaret School's ranking?
St. Margaret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Margaret School?
The application deadline for St. Margaret School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: St. Margaret School vs. Holy Guardian Angels Regional School
People that viewed St. Margaret School also viewed these schools: Holy Guardian Angels Regional School, St. Peter School, Sacred Heart Grade School, New Story School and St. Marys School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Margaret School is Chor Day Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Jewish Cultural Center Kindergarten (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Holy Guardian Angels Regional School
(Catholic)
3125 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Tuition listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Tuition listed
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
New Story School
Special Education School
345 N Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
Reading, PA 19610
(610) 396-3673
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 375-9311
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
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