Below Average
#786 of 873 private schools in PA
Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Elementary School
2478 CHARLESTOWN RD, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#786 of 873
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Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Elementary School in Phoenixville · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus
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Charlestown EL Sch
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About Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is a private elementary school in Phoenixville, PA. Charlestown Playhouse Inc. serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. Charlestown Playhouse Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Charlestown Playhouse Inc. 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.
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. 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
BetaHow Charlestown Playhouse Inc. compares to the 8 public schools in Phoenixville, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Phoenixville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Charlestown Playhouse Inc. (this school) | 4.0 |
| Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus | 4.7 |
| Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr | 7.8 |
| Manavon El Sch | 8.0 |
| Phoenixville Area MS | 6.6 |
| Phoenixville Area HS | 7.4 |
| Schuylkill El Sch | 7.4 |
| Barkley El Sch | 7.1 |
| Renaissance Academy Charter School | 5.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2478 CHARLESTOWN RD, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Charlestown Playhouse Inc. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Spring City El Sch (rated 8.9/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Spring City), which scores notably higher. Another option is Charlestown El Sch (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Malvern), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Manavon El Sch (rated 8.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Phoenixville, see our Phoenixville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus Phoenixville | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Charlestown El Sch Malvern | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr Phoenixville | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Manavon El Sch Phoenixville | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Phoenixville Area MS Phoenixville | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Phoenixville Area HS Phoenixville | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| KIMBERTON WALDORF SCHOOL Kimberton | 2.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Barkley El Sch Phoenixville | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Schuylkill El Sch Phoenixville | 2.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Great Valley MS Malvern | 3.1 mi | 7.3 |
| VFKH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Phoenixville | 2.5 mi | — |
| Great Valley HS Malvern | 3.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Renaissance Academy Charter School Phoenixville | 3.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Kathryn D. Markley El Sch Malvern | 4.1 mi | 7.7 |
| GODDARD SCHOOL Malvern | 4.5 mi | — |
| FUSION MALVERN Malvern | 4.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Spring City El Sch Spring City | 4.7 mi | 8.9 |
| MONTGOMERY SCHOOL Chester Springs | 3.8 mi | 7.2 |
| GRACE ASSEMBLY LEARNING CENTER Spring City | 5.0 mi | — |
| WHITELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Exton | 5.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19460 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,472
Median Home Value
$426,000
Median Rent
$1,622/mo
Population
43,927
College Educated
58.3%
Homeownership
69.5%
Avg Commute
26.5 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
38.6
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| KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER Seven Fields, PA | 3.7 |
| RED DOOR EARLY LEARNING CENTER Center Valley, PA | 3.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
What grades does Charlestown Playhouse Inc. serve?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Charlestown Playhouse Inc.?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Playhouse Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Charlestown Playhouse Inc. rank in PA?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. ranks #786 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Charlestown Playhouse Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Charlestown Playhouse Inc. a private school?
Yes, Charlestown Playhouse Inc. 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 Charlestown Playhouse Inc. a religious school?
No, Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 29% M / 71% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 933-2762
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