Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026-27 School Year!

Limited Seats Remain for the 2025-26 School Year

Call 215-473-6030 or start your child’s application today! 

Join us at our next Open House! January 28, 2026 @5:30pm – 7:00pm!

St. Rose of Lima is an urban Catholic school that is committed to the students, parents, and community in which we serve.

The Future is Bright

 

St. Rose of Lima Hosted A Pageant!

Our Christmas Concert was a hit! We are so thankful for your support of our annual event. You packed the house with joy and Christmas spirit that was seen and felt throughout the night. Our scholars did an outstanding job of performing! We are so proud of their hard...

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Events

The Future is Bright

St. Rose of Lima Sings With The Archbishop!

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia hosted its 70th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party Dec. 9 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, welcoming 500 children with a live Nativity, performances and gifts from Santa continuing a tradition begun in...

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As one of the 14 Independence Mission Schools,we teach values and morals as part of an academically rigorous curriculum.

The St. Rose of Lima graduating Class of 2025 received over $968,000 dollars in financial aid & scholarship money for high school. 

Our private school is affordable because every family receives financial aid that reduces the cost of tuition.

 

Families of all faiths choose St. Rose of Lima for a high-quality, faith-based education in a safe and loving environment.

We prepare and nurture students of all faiths  to becomecaring, responsible and well-rounded citizens of character.

Graduating to New Heights

St. Rose of Lima graduates are consistently accepted to some of the top high schools in the area, often with merit-based scholarships. 

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

1522 N. Wanamaker St.
Philadelphia, PA 19131