Affordable ~ Critical and Individual Thinking ~ Diverse ~ Safe ~ Welcoming

Notre Dame de Lourdes is a Catholic elementary school on a private campus in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, making it part of a centuries-long tradition of academic excellence. As America's first Catholic school system, Archdiocesan schools focus on the development of future leaders of our communities and institutions with the unique benefits of a faith-based Catholic education.

As the parish school of Our Lady of Peace, we are committed to providing students the tools, skills, and guidance they need to overcome 21st-century challenges and flourish intellectually, morally, and spiritually.

Our school is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission On Elementary and Secondary Schools and students participate annually in TerraNova testing. Our curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and our faculty uses the latest technology and teaching techniques, all in a safe, faith-focused environment where the most qualified teachers instill moral and spiritual values that will last a lifetime.

Notre Dame de Lourdes is a Catholic school where Jesus is the reason for our existence. We live our gospel values through a strong commitment to service. Our vibrant and challenging curriculum develops creative, critical, and moral thinkers. Together we strive to meet the demands of a rapidly changing and morally complex world.

We believe that:

• Effective education develops the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
• It is essential for the school to foster each child’s uniqueness.
• A joyous and safe school environment is necessary for students to learn and grow.
• It is vital for the school to parallel academic excellence with the student's relationship with God.
• A strong partnership between home and school develops faith-filled learners.
• Brain-based strategies enhance each student's learning style.
• It is necessary to prepare our students to meet the challenges of the future.
• It is important to engage in service to others.