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#72 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 8% of private schools

Centennial School Lehigh Univ

School · Bethlehem, PA

A private school in Bethlehem, PA serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

2196 AVE C, Bethlehem, PA 18017

  • 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,242
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index36%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment72
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial School Lehigh Univ 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,583/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethlehem), 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

$88,946

Median home value

$310,600

Median rent

$1,535/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White77.8%
Hispanic9.7%
Black6.9%
Two or More2.8%
Asian1.4%
Native American1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–120.4 mi1,847Compare →
Lincoln Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–122.2 mi909Compare →
Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–122.7 mi1,431Compare →
Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–124.2 mi626Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Centennial School Lehigh Univ is listed in Bethlehem, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Centennial School Lehigh Univ

Centennial School Lehigh Univ is a private school in Bethlehem, PA, serving approximately 72 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial School Lehigh Univ

What grades does Centennial School Lehigh Univ serve?

Centennial School Lehigh Univ serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Centennial School Lehigh Univ?

Centennial School Lehigh Univ has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial School Lehigh Univ?

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial School Lehigh Univ is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Centennial School Lehigh Univ rank in PA?

Centennial School Lehigh Univ ranks #72 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Centennial School Lehigh Univ's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial School Lehigh Univ 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 Centennial School Lehigh Univ a private school?

Yes, Centennial School Lehigh Univ 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 Centennial School Lehigh Univ a religious school?

No, Centennial School Lehigh Univ is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
72
Gender Split
89% M / 11% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Lehigh County
Area population (ZIP 18017)
40,463
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
44.7
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 18017; 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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