Below Average
#786 of 873 private schools in PA
Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Elementary School · Phoenixville, PA
A private elementary school in Phoenixville, PA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
2478 CHARLESTOWN RD, Phoenixville, PA 19460
- 21:1 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 Charlestown Playhouse Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenixville), 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
$120,472
Median home value
$426,000
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19460; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Phoenixville Early Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–1 | 2.0 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Vfkh Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Kimberton Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is listed in Phoenixville, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Charlestown Playhouse Inc. is a private elementary school in Phoenixville, PA, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 19460)
- 43,927
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 19460; 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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