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#338 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 39% of private schools
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children
Elementary School · Bala Cynwyd, PA
A private elementary school in Bala Cynwyd, PA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
11 SAINT ASAPHS RD, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
- 12:1 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 Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,781
Median home value
$616,000
Median rent
$1,791/mo
College educated
72.5%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19004; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bala House Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Childrens School at St JohnsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Cynwyd SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children is listed in Bala Cynwyd, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children is a private elementary school in Bala Cynwyd, PA, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children
What grades does Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children serve?
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children?
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children rank in PA?
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children ranks #338 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children a private school?
Yes, Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children a religious school?
No, Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 242 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 668-2233
- Area population (ZIP 19004)
- 10,439
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 19004; 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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