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Conn Area Catholic School

Elementary School

613 E CRAWFORD AVE, Connellsville, PA 15425

Private

Enrollment

144

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#709 of 873

In Connellsville

#2 of 2

public schools

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Conn Area Catholic School

5.3/10

Elementary School in Connellsville · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Geibel Catholic Junior-senior High School

7.8/10

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Connellsville Area Shs

5.6/10

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About Conn Area Catholic School

Conn Area Catholic School is a private elementary school in Connellsville, PA. Conn Area Catholic School serves approximately 144 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Conn Area Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.1 pts below PA schools
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 144 students, Conn Area Catholic School 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.

Conn Area Catholic School 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 Conn Area Catholic School compares to the 6 public schools in Connellsville, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
This School
vs
16.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
144
This School
vs
622
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.4% vs 0%
Conn Area Catholic School Connellsville Public Avg

All Schools in Connellsville

School Rating
Conn Area Catholic School (this school) 5.3
Connellsville Area SHS 5.6
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center 6.5
Connellsville Area MS 4.2
Dunbar Twp El Sch 6.8
West Crawford El Sch 4.7
Bullskin El Sch 5.6

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)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 14%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 144
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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)

White 92.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

613 E CRAWFORD AVE, Connellsville, PA 15425

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Conn Area Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dunbar Twp El Sch (rated 6.8/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Franklin Sch (rated 6.6/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Vanderbilt), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Springfield El Sch (rated 6.2/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Normalville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Connellsville, see our Connellsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.7 mi
School Distance Rating
GEIBEL CATHOLIC JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Connellsville 0.0 mi 7.8
Connellsville Area SHS Connellsville 0.3 mi 5.6
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center Connellsville 0.5 mi 6.5
Connellsville Area MS Connellsville 0.6 mi 4.2
Bullskin El Sch Connellsville 2.3 mi 5.6
Dunbar Twp El Sch Connellsville 2.1 mi 6.8
West Crawford El Sch Connellsville 2.2 mi 4.7
MT CARMEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mount Pleasant 5.1 mi 5.4
VERNA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mount Pleasant 5.1 mi 5.7
Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale 5.6 mi 3.9
Southmoreland MS Scottdale 5.6 mi 4.9
Southmoreland Primary Center Alverton 7.6 mi 4.8
Southmoreland SHS Alverton 7.7 mi 5.2
Ramsay El Sch Mount Pleasant 8.6 mi 5.4
Franklin Sch Vanderbilt 7.1 mi 6.6
Springfield El Sch Normalville 7.3 mi 6.2
Marshall El Sch Uniontown 8.9 mi 6.2
Mount Pleasant Area JHS Mount Pleasant 10.5 mi 3.8
Mount Pleasant Area HS Mount Pleasant 10.5 mi 6.6
AG MONTESSORI SCHOOL Uniontown 9.7 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 15425 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,859

Median Home Value

$129,000

Median Rent

$697/mo

Population

17,752

College Educated

18.5%

Homeownership

70.3%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

17%

Median Age

45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Conn Area Catholic School

What grades does Conn Area Catholic School serve?

Conn Area Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Conn Area Catholic School?

Conn Area Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conn Area Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Conn Area Catholic School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Conn Area Catholic School rank in PA?

Conn Area Catholic School ranks #709 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Conn Area Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Conn Area Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Conn Area Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Conn Area Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Conn Area Catholic School a religious school?

Conn Area Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
144
Gender Split
9% M / 91% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Fayette County

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