Very Good
#271 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 31% of private schools
Bethel Christian School
School · Erie, PA
A private school in Erie, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1781 W 38TH ST, Erie, PA 16508
- 10.2:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Bethel Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,361
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16508; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Erie First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Dr Gertrude a Barber Center, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bethel Christian School is listed in Erie, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethel Christian School
Bethel Christian School is a private school in Erie, PA, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethel Christian School
What grades does Bethel Christian School serve?
Bethel Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Bethel Christian School?
Bethel Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethel Christian School rank in PA?
Bethel Christian School ranks #271 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Bethel Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethel Christian School a private school?
Yes, Bethel Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethel Christian School a religious school?
Bethel Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (814) 868-2365
- Area population (ZIP 16508)
- 15,156
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 16508; 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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