Our mission is to educate the whole person – spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, academically, and emotionally while building and instilling a strong grounding of moral and ethical ideals.

Saint Patrick School is a leading educator of our area’s youth. Saint Patrick School offers an excellent and affordable education within the Catholic tradition. Administered by the Diocese of Harrisburg, Saint Patrick School proudly serves over 400 students in Grades Pre-K to 8. Saint Patrick School features a challenging curriculum, a dedicated faculty, a wide array of enrichment opportunities, and supportive families.

Saint Patrick School is accredited by the Middle States Association and is a National Blue Ribbon School, bringing the finest Catholic education to the Carlisle area. We take seriously our mission to educate the whole person— intellectually, physically, and spiritually— while preparing our students to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Our students learn to serve others through the school’s commitment to teaching Gospel values.

The children who attend Saint Patrick School and their families are also supported by staff from the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, which provides guidance, remedial services, and speech therapy. We also offer an extended care program (CARES) for students before and after school hours.

The construction of our new state-of-the-art Innovation Center was completed in January 2024, demonstrates a commitment of Saint Patrick School Saint Patrick Parish to offer a quality, faith-based education to the children of these parishes and the Diocese of Harrisburg.