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#554 of 873 private schools in PA
Center for Self Development
Elementary School · Chester, PA
A private elementary school in Chester, PA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1605 W 3RD ST, Chester, PA 19013
- 10:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Center for Self Development sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,825/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), 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
$39,416
Median home value
$85,200
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19013; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Faith Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Chester Upland Sch of ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 684 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Center for Self Development is listed in Chester, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Center for Self Development
Center for Self Development is a private elementary school in Chester, PA, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Self Development
What grades does Center for Self Development serve?
Center for Self Development serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Center for Self Development?
Center for Self Development has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Self Development?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Self Development is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Center for Self Development rank in PA?
Center for Self Development ranks #554 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Center for Self Development's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Self Development has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Center for Self Development a private school?
Yes, Center for Self Development 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 Center for Self Development a religious school?
No, Center for Self Development is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 240 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 872-5066
- Area population (ZIP 19013)
- 34,697
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 19013; 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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