Academic Excellence- A Blue Ribbon School

2026- School of Distinction- St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic School has been recognized as a School of Distinction for BOTH Growth and Exceeding Potential!

These prestigious recognitions celebrate the outstanding teaching, learning, and commitment that define our school. They reflect not only the high level of achievement of our students but also the incredible academic growth they demonstrate each year.

Our school earned these honors by meeting the following rigorous criteria:

Growth Award

• Based on year-over-year performance on the Normal Curve Equivalent (NCE) scale, 80% of classes at each tested grade level demonstrated academic growth in all content areas.

Exceeding Potential Award

• By comparing students' cognitive ability (InView Assessment) with their academic achievement (Terranova Assessment), our students met or exceeded their anticipated academic potential in all content areas at 80% or more of tested grade levels.

2025- School of Distinction- Recognition by the Office of Catholic Education for Exceeding Potential was determined by analyzing the data from the ability testing (InView) and the achievement testing (Terra Nova) in which schools were found to have 90% of the classes meeting or exceeding their potential in all content areas at every level tested. In addition, 76-90% growth rate in all content areas at all grade levels

2026 Scholarships – We are proud to announce that the graduating Class of 2026 has been collectively offered over $380,000 in scholarships. This impressive achievement is a reflection of our students’ dedication, hard work, and commitment to academic excellence, as well as their outstanding involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership roles. We commend each graduate for their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them continue to shine in their future endeavors

2025-2026- Sciathalon- is a team-based competition designed to engage students in various science and math activities in a hands-on and interactive way. It is distinct from other athletic events like races. 

First Place - Grade 8, Third Place- Grade 6

2025-2026- Reading Olympics- a team-based reading competition that encourages students to enjoy reading and develop their literacy skills. Students collaborate to read a list of books, then participate in a trivia-style competition where they answer questions about the books. The event emphasizes teamwork, discussion, and a love for reading

Overall top score (second year in a row)

2021 Blue Ribbon Recipient- The Blue Ribbon award, is a prestigious recognition given by the U.S. Department of Education to schools that demonstrate high academic achievement or significant progress in closing achievement gaps. It acknowledges the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in striving for and achieving exemplary results

2021- St. Ignatius of Antioch School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Middle States Accreditation- Middle States accreditation, specifically from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), is a voluntary, non-governmental process where institutions demonstrate they meet established standards of quality in higher education. It's a regional accreditation, meaning MSCHE accredits institutions primarily in the mid-Atlantic region of the US, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and others. The process involves a self-study by the institution, peer review, and ongoing assessment to ensure educational quality and alignment with the institution's mission