What Catholic Elementary Schools can you suggest in Middle Bucks Co. area? (Philadelphia: construction)

[Moving from Virginia]

I am looking for a good Catholic elementary school for my 12-year-old son (rising 7th grader) to attend when we move to Bucks County area. We haven't found a place to live yet - but are looking in Newtown, Yardley, Warrington, etc. Any suggestion would be most appreciated.

[eastcoastperson]

St. Andrew's School is in Newtown. It is a wonderful school, fairly new but last I heard pretty crowded. St. Bede's is in Holland, near there, again wonderful with a new addition but it too has a large student population. I think public schools in that area (Council Rock school district) are jammed packed and the catholic shools are seen as a better alternative. Our Lady of Good Counsel in Southampton has a wonderful reputation, and is a bit smaller than the other two. Going toward the central bucks area, there are a few more schools, I believe a new school is under construction in that area. Try the website for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for more information.

There are a few private catholic schools in that area, like Grey Nun Academy. It has a fantastic reputation, but is pricey.

I have to note, there are really wonderful catholic high schools, private and archdiocese, in that area as well and 7th grade would be about the time to start looking.

[BPP1999]

Just to help you feel more comfortable this region has a fair amount of diocesan/parochial Catholic schools, and it is considered a tightly knit web. Also, there are great private Catholic schools as well. You might want to check out the Philadelphia Archdiocese' website to located parochial schools.