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#75 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 9% of private schools

Carson Valley Childrens Aid

High School

71 W WISSAHICKON AVE, Flourtown, PA 19031

Private

Enrollment

57

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Score

8.1

Grades

8th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#75 of 873

In Flourtown

#1 of 3

public schools

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Carson Valley Childrens Aid

8.1/10

High School in Flourtown · grades 8th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.6/10

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About Carson Valley Childrens Aid

Carson Valley Childrens Aid is a private high school in Flourtown, PA. Carson Valley Childrens Aid serves approximately 57 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Carson Valley Childrens Aid has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.5 pts above PA schools
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 57 students, Carson Valley Childrens Aid is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Carson Valley Childrens Aid sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Carson Valley Childrens Aid is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Carson Valley Childrens Aid compares to the 1 public school in Flourtown, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
This School
vs
12.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
57
This School
vs
600
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.1
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 63.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 19.3% vs 0%
White 15.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.8% vs 0%
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Flourtown Public Avg

All Schools in Flourtown

School Rating
Carson Valley Childrens Aid (this school) 8.1
Springfield Twp El Sch-Erdenhm 7.5

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,295
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 57
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 63.2%
Hispanic 19.3%
White 15.8%
Asian 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

71 W WISSAHICKON AVE, Flourtown, PA 19031

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Carson Valley Childrens Aid may also want to explore other high schools in the area. THE CREFELD SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MARTIN SAINTS CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Oreland), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Springfield Twp HS (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Erdenheim), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Flourtown, see our Flourtown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
MOUNT ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Flourtown 0.3 mi 6.6
ST GENEVIEVE SCHOOL Flourtown 0.3 mi 4.5
PHIL-MONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Erdenheim 1.0 mi 7.6
Springfield Twp El Sch-Enfield Erdenheim 1.0 mi 9.8
Springfield Twp El Sch-Erdenhm Flourtown 1.1 mi 7.5
NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.5 mi 7.5
NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.5 mi 7.5
Springfield Twp HS Erdenheim 1.2 mi 8.0
OUR MOTHER OF CONSOLATION PARISH SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.6 mi 7.5
Springfield Twp MS Oreland 1.3 mi 7.4
THE CREFELD SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.8 mi 8.6
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Wyndmoor 1.7 mi 6.2
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Philadelphia 2.1 mi 5.0
Whitemarsh El Sch Lafayette Hill 1.8 mi 8.6
MARTIN SAINTS CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL Oreland 2.0 mi 8.4
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Philadelphia 2.7 mi 5.9
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY Philadelphia 2.8 mi 7.4
SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY-MIDDLE Philadelphia 2.9 mi 7.5
WHITEMARSH MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Blue Bell 2.5 mi
WHITEMARSH MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Blue Bell 2.5 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$143,323

Median Home Value

$519,000

Median Rent

$1,377/mo

Population

5,166

College Educated

64.1%

Homeownership

80.6%

Avg Commute

28.5 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

48.7

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FUSION MALVERN Malvern, PA 8.0
Delaware County Technical High School - Folcroft Folcroft, PA 7.9
FUSION ACADEMY - ARDMORE Ardmore, PA 7.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carson Valley Childrens Aid

What grades does Carson Valley Childrens Aid serve?

Carson Valley Childrens Aid serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Carson Valley Childrens Aid?

Carson Valley Childrens Aid has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Valley Childrens Aid?

The student-teacher ratio at Carson Valley Childrens Aid 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 Carson Valley Childrens Aid rank in PA?

Carson Valley Childrens Aid ranks #75 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Carson Valley Childrens Aid's MySchoolScout rating?

Carson Valley Childrens Aid has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Carson Valley Childrens Aid a private school?

Yes, Carson Valley Childrens Aid 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 Carson Valley Childrens Aid a religious school?

No, Carson Valley Childrens Aid is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
57
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County

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