St. Stephen School
Building a foundation for lifelong achievement.
Educating Successful Students in Venango County Since 1945
What is VRCS?
Venango Region Catholic School (VRCS) is an association formed by the Diocese of Erie, St. Joseph Parish (formerly St. Stephen Parish) and St. Patrick Parish. The association operates a preschool-through 8th grade elementary school on the St. Stephen School Campus on Reed Street in Oil City, PA.
Choose Us
We provide a balanced curriculum that forms the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. Our academics are fully accredited by the Middle States Association.
Why Catholic Education?
Catholic schools serve both the faith community and society by educating children, young people and adults to contribute to the common good by becoming active and caring members of the communities, cities, and nation in which they live.
–USCCB website
Making an Impact Across the Region
Our teachers, families, and students consistently demonstrate the highest levels of commitment to education and shared community values. Our graduates are among the greatest leaders in our communities sharing their gifts and talents in the Venango Region and beyond.
Educational Leader for over 125 Years
Our tradition of excellence in education allows your child to excel in many ways even as we move to newer models of education. We are also very affordable. Soar to new heights with us this year.
Our Student Teacher Ratio
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Percentage Receiving Financial Aid
We believe in educating the whole child.
Students at St. Stephen School receive instruction in a number of content areas in order to prepare their minds to be critical thinkers, as well as prepare their hearts to make moral choices and lives lives of integrity.
- Academics (mathematics, science, English Language Arts, history) curriculum is based on current PA State and local standards. Teachers are certified and receive professional development in research and evidence based best practices.
- Students experience music, technology, art and physical education weekly, as well as opportunities for sports and extra-circulars.
- Religion is taught daily as an academic subject. In all grade levels, students are exposed to Scripture and the Traditions of the Catholic Church, as well as provided opportunity for prayer. Our hope is to aid in their formation as disciples of Christ.
Contact Us
St. Stephen School
hello@venangocatholic.org
214 Reed Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3035