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#425 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 49% of private schools

Cottage Seven Academy

School

920 MORRIS ST, Pottstown, PA 19464

Private

Enrollment

42

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

6.6

Grades

4th – 11th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#425 of 873

In Pottstown

#4 of 5

public schools

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Cottage Seven Academy

6.6/10

School in Pottstown · grades 4th – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Cottage Seven Academy

Cottage Seven Academy is a private school in Pottstown, PA. Cottage Seven Academy serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades 4th-11th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cottage Seven Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.3 pts above PA schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • PA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 42 students, Cottage Seven Academy 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.

At 7:1 students to teachers, Cottage Seven Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Cottage Seven Academy 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 Cottage Seven Academy compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Pottstown, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
This School
vs
13.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
42
This School
vs
704
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 69% vs 0%
Black 23.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.8% vs 0%
Cottage Seven Academy Pottstown Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Cottage Seven Academy (this school) 6.6
Pottstown HS 4.3
Rupert El Sch 4.2
Pottstown MS 3.7
Franklin El Sch 4.2
Pottsgrove SHS 7.3
Lincoln El Sch 4.5
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch 7.0
Pottsgrove MS 5.6
Barth El Sch 6.0
North Coventry El Sch 8.8
East Coventry El Sch 9.0
Owen J Roberts MS 6.5
Owen J Roberts HS 7.9
French Creek El Sch 8.1

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)
A 8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1
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)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 46%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 42
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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 69.0%
Black 23.8%
Hispanic 4.8%
Pacific Islander 2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

920 MORRIS ST, Pottstown, PA 19464

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cottage Seven Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. COVENTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, INC. (rated 7.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WEST-MONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pottstown, see our Pottstown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
THE HILL SCHOOL Pottstown 0.4 mi 6.8
Pottstown HS Pottstown 0.5 mi 4.3
Rupert El Sch Pottstown 0.6 mi 4.2
Franklin El Sch Pottstown 0.8 mi 4.2
WYNDCROFT SCHOOL Pottstown 0.6 mi 5.4
Pottstown MS Pottstown 0.7 mi 3.7
Pottsgrove SHS Pottstown 1.2 mi 7.3
Ringing Rocks El Sch Pottstown 1.3 mi 9.5
BUXMONT ACADEMY Pipersville 1.5 mi
Lincoln El Sch Pottstown 1.2 mi 4.5
Pottsgrove MS Pottstown 1.7 mi 5.6
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch Pottstown 1.4 mi 7.0
CREATIVE MINDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pottstown 2.2 mi
WEST-MONT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pottstown 2.0 mi 6.9
COVENTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, INC. Pottstown 1.8 mi 7.5
North Coventry El Sch Pottstown 2.3 mi 8.8
WEE CARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Sanatoga 2.1 mi
East Coventry El Sch Pottstown 2.8 mi 9.0
Barth El Sch Pottstown 2.3 mi 6.0
MALVERN ACADEMY Stowe 2.5 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19464 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,338

Median Home Value

$231,700

Median Rent

$1,226/mo

Population

48,084

College Educated

27.8%

Homeownership

65.2%

Avg Commute

27.9 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

38.7

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LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Harrisburg, PA 6.6
ST PHILOMENA ACADEMY Coatesville, PA 6.6
EASTER SEALS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL PA Pittsburgh, PA 6.5
LITTLE FOOTSTEPS ISLAM INS LFS Philadelphia, PA 6.7
NEW STORY Selinsgrove, PA 6.7
PACKER RIDGE ACADEMY Lehighton, PA 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cottage Seven Academy

What grades does Cottage Seven Academy serve?

Cottage Seven Academy serves students in grades 4th through 11th.

How many students attend Cottage Seven Academy?

Cottage Seven Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Seven Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Seven Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cottage Seven Academy rank in PA?

Cottage Seven Academy ranks #425 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Cottage Seven Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cottage Seven Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cottage Seven Academy a private school?

Yes, Cottage Seven Academy 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 Cottage Seven Academy a religious school?

No, Cottage Seven Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
4th – 11th
Enrollment
42
Gender Split
81% M / 19% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Montgomery County

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