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#732 of 873 private schools in PA

St Joseph's Preparatory School

High School

1733 W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

902

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

5.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

902

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

5.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#732 of 873

In Philadelphia

#88 of 95

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About St Joseph's Preparatory School

St Joseph's Preparatory School is a private high school in Philadelphia, PA. St Joseph's Preparatory School serves approximately 902 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph's Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.5 pts below PA schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph's Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Joseph's Preparatory School compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

This School

14.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

902

This School

791

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.6% vs 0%

Black 7.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.2% vs 0%

Asian 1.7% vs 0%

St Joseph's Preparatory School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph's Preparatory School (this school)	—	902	12.6:1	5.1
YouthBuild Phila CS	0.3 mi	256	21.3:1	4.5
Franklin LC	0.5 mi	763	14.4:1	5.4
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School	0.6 mi	302	13.1:1	6.2
Science Leadership Academy	0.6 mi	500	17.2:1	8.8
Franklin Benjamin HS	0.6 mi	543	13.6:1	4.0
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch	0.6 mi	1,199	20.7:1	8.0
Parkway Center City Middle College	0.7 mi	426	21.3:1	8.2
HS of Engineering & Science	0.8 mi	843	15.9:1	8.0
Math Civics and Sciences CS	0.8 mi	896	16.3:1	3.8
The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy	0.8 mi	697	41:1	4.2
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson	1.0 mi	316	14.4:1	3.4
TECH Freire CS	1.1 mi	489	11.9:1	7.5
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS	1.1 mi	615	17.1:1	3.7
The U School: Innovative Lab	1.2 mi	203	11.3:1	6.6
Bodine William W HS	1.2 mi	464	15.5:1	8.2
Freire CS	1.5 mi	953	11.5:1	3.8
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School	1.5 mi	769	14.5:1	5.1
Strawberry Mansion HS	1.6 mi	245	8.8:1	3.8
National Constitution Center HS	1.7 mi	398	15.3:1	7.3
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS	1.7 mi	499	13.1:1	6.3

Showing 20 of 91 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,054

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 32%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.0 / 10

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Enrollment 902

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.6%

Black 7.1%

Two or More 4.8%

Hispanic 3.2%

Asian 1.7%

Pacific Islander 1.4%

Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1733 W GIRARD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph's Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Science Leadership Academy (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Parkway Center City Middle College (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.0 mi	898	5.2
GESU SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.1 mi	398	5.8
Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia	0.4 mi	279	4.1
GIRARD COLLEGE Philadelphia	0.3 mi	257	8.1
YouthBuild Phila CS Philadelphia	0.3 mi	256	4.5
People for People CS Philadelphia	0.4 mi	576	2.1
Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia	0.4 mi	634	2.6
Franklin LC Philadelphia	0.5 mi	763	5.4
Waring Laura W Sch Philadelphia	0.6 mi	210	4.5
Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia	0.6 mi	500	8.8
Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia	0.5 mi	567	7.5
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch Philadelphia	0.6 mi	1,199	8.0
Franklin Benjamin HS Philadelphia	0.6 mi	543	4.0
OUR HOUSE MONTESSORI Philadelphia	0.7 mi	4	—
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia	0.6 mi	302	6.2
HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia	0.8 mi	843	8.0
Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia	0.7 mi	426	8.2
Spring Garden Sch Philadelphia	0.7 mi	254	3.2
CITY SCHOOL AT FAIRMOUNT Philadelphia	0.6 mi	113	7.1
The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy Philadelphia	0.8 mi	697	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,436

Median Home Value

$483,500

Median Rent

$1,836/mo

Population

30,424

College Educated

78.5%

Homeownership

38.7%

Avg Commute

30.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Median Age

33.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia, PA	769	5.1
New Castle SHS New Castle, PA	732	5.1
Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers Philadelphia, PA	559	5.1
Susquehanna Twp HS Harrisburg, PA	774	5.1
Mastery CS-Gratz Campus Phialdelphia, PA	1,036	5.0
Iroquois JSHS Erie, PA	547	5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph's Preparatory School

What grades does St Joseph's Preparatory School serve?

St Joseph's Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Joseph's Preparatory School?

St Joseph's Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph's Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph's Preparatory School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph's Preparatory School rank in PA?

St Joseph's Preparatory School ranks #732 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Joseph's Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph's Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph's Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph's Preparatory School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Joseph's Preparatory School a religious school?

St Joseph's Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 78 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 77 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 902
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 72
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (267) 515-5920

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