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#618 of 873 private schools in PA
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
Elementary School · Pittsburgh, PA
A private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
134 FORT COUCH RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
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Where Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,583
Median home value
$390,200
Median rent
$1,713/mo
College educated
70.8%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Kinder Care Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Westminster Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus is listed in Pittsburgh, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus is a private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
What grades does Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus serve?
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus?
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus rank in PA?
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus ranks #618 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus a private school?
Yes, Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus a religious school?
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 833-1412
- Area population (ZIP 15241)
- 21,941
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15241; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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