Drexel Hill School of The Holy Child

At Holy Child Academy each student’s unique talents are celebrated and contribute to a thriving scholastic community. Inspired by the educational ideals of Cornelia Connelly foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ) we approach all children as individuals and meet each students needs. Our faculty and staff stimulate eager minds with challenging academic and extra-curricular programs designed to enrich and fascinate. We emphasize respect for the individual and we are dedicated to the spiritual social intellectual emotional and physical development of each child.

This has been our mission for more than 80 years since the founding of Holy Child Academy in 1927. Holy Child Academy has always been an independent co-educational Catholic elementary school located in Drexel Hill and is the oldest school of its kind in Delaware County. Our faculty combines the newest educational trends with tried and true methods in our classrooms. With small instructional group sizes and an 8:1 student to teacher ratio our students receive the individual attention that leads to superior growth self-assurance and achievement. Thanks to a strong base of study skills and confidence derived from achieving within a competitive yet nurturing academic environment Holy Child graduates excel in high school higher education careers and society.

Our tradition is rich our foundation is strong and our enthusiasm is contagious. Come be a part of the Holy Child experience!

Licenses & Accreditations:

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers