Excellent
#13 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 1% of private schools
Bethlehem Christian School
School · Bethlehem, PA
A private school in Bethlehem, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3100 HECKTOWN RD, Bethlehem, PA 18020
- 6.5:1 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 Bethlehem Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,583/100K
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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
$122,610
Median home value
$348,900
Median rent
$1,493/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18020; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,847 | Compare → |
| Centennial School Lehigh UnivPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 5.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Bethlehem Christian School is listed in Bethlehem, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethlehem Christian School
Bethlehem Christian School is a private school in Bethlehem, PA, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethlehem Christian School
What grades does Bethlehem Christian School serve?
Bethlehem Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Bethlehem Christian School?
Bethlehem Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethlehem Christian School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethlehem Christian School rank in PA?
Bethlehem Christian School ranks #13 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Bethlehem Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethlehem Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethlehem Christian School a private school?
Yes, Bethlehem Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethlehem Christian School a religious school?
Bethlehem Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 218 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Northampton County
- Phone
- (610) 868-6020
- Area population (ZIP 18020)
- 21,144
- Area average commute
- 26.9 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 18020; 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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