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Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School in Darby, PA is currently accepting new students for Fall 2022. At BVM Darby, we welcome students from all walks of life and families of all faiths. Our admission period is open until all classes are full, so complete your admissions application today!
BVM Darby offers a values-driven education built around the Catholic faith and teachings. We provide a challenging and dynamic curriculum for students in grades Pre-K 3 through 8th Grade that prepares them for high school and beyond. With our smaller class sizes, students and teachers build a closer bond that allows students to fully flourish in their education.
Call our office to schedule a tour, follow up on your application and to learn more about the BVM Darby community. We are happy to provide you with more information. Find out what makes our school so special and why we’re growing so quickly!
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BVM Darby admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admission policy, or in any school-administered program.
BVM Darby accommodates students with special needs, as the school’s resources and capabilities reasonably permit. BVM Darby reserves the right to decline admission or impose reasonable conditions of attendance where indicated under the circumstances.
To be admitted to first grade a student must be six by September 1st of the current year. For admission to Kindergarten, a child must be five by September 1st. The necessary forms and certificates for admission that must be present at the time of the registration are:
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal certificate (if not Baptized at Blessed Virgin Mary Church)
- Immunization Record
- Registration Fee and Technology Fee
Upon completing your online application, you may call the school office for an appointment at 610-596-0638. Additionally, if you have any questions regarding admissions, please call or email info@bvmschooldarby.com


Admissions Of Other Faiths
Our school serves a variety of purposes, including the academic, social and physical development of students. However, the primary purpose of our school is rooted in Catholic teaching. Our school provides students a complete Catholic religious education program and makes every effort to develop the Faith in all the students so that they may live a full Catholic life.
BVM Darby admits non-Catholic students under the following circumstances:
- The permission of the Pastor is obtained.
- Adequate facilities and space are available, without denying the admission of eligible Catholic students.
- The parents/guardians agree in writing to permit their child(ren) to attend Religion classes and Religious functions that are offered as part of the school program.
- The parents/guardians commit themselves in writing to accept and promote the philosophy, goals, objectives, and regulations of our school.
- The parents/guardians agree in writing to assume responsibility for all the financial obligations.
BVM School offers an AM and PM C.A.R.E.S. Program for students in grades PreK – 8 until 6 PM. Call the school office for application/rates.
Apply to BVM Darby today! Space is limited. See our Tuition (link to tuition page) page for information regarding Financial Aid.
Tuition Rates
TUITION AGREEMENT RATES FOR 2023-2024
Tuition Payment Scale begins July 1, 2023 and ends May 15, 2024
Registration Fees: $150 for one student; $200 for two or more
Registration Fee will be collected through school.
Lunch Stipend of $70 per family due the second week of September.
**IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE FACTS TUITION AID APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR TUITION FINANCIAL AID.
1 Student | 2 Students | 3 Students | 4 Students | |
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Parishioner | $3,980 | $6,925 | $9,010 | $9,335 |
Non-Parishioner | $4,780 | $8,025 | $10,350 | $11,585 |
Non-Catholic | $4,780 | $8,025 | $10,350 | $11,585 |
Pre-K (3 &4) | $3,625 | $7,250 | $10,875 |