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#382 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 44% of private schools

Divine Redeemer School

Elementary School

726 4TH AVE, Ford City, PA 16226

Private

Enrollment

79

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#382 of 873

In Ford City

#1 of 2

public schools

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Divine Redeemer School

6.7/10

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

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7.3/10

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5.8/10

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About Divine Redeemer School

Divine Redeemer School is a private elementary school in Ford City, PA. Divine Redeemer School serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Divine Redeemer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.3 pts above PA schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 79 students, Divine Redeemer 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.

At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Divine Redeemer School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Divine Redeemer 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 Divine Redeemer School compares to the 2 public schools in Ford City, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
This School
vs
15.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
79
This School
vs
645
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.1% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
Divine Redeemer School Ford City Public Avg

All Schools in Ford City

School Rating
Divine Redeemer School (this school) 6.7
Lenape Technical School 7.3
Lenape El Sch 5.8

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- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 16%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Enrollment 79
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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 91.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Black 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

726 4TH AVE, Ford City, PA 16226

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Divine Redeemer School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Hills Primary Sch (rated 8.3/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Kittanning), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sugarcreek El Sch (rated 8.2/10, 11.0 miles away, in nearby Cowansville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South Buffalo El Sch (rated 8.1/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Freeport), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ford City, see our Ford City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.6 mi
School Distance Rating
DIVINE REDEEMER SCHOOL Ford City 0.0 mi 6.0
Lenape Technical School Ford City 0.6 mi 7.3
Lenape El Sch Ford City 0.9 mi 5.8
Armstrong JSHS Kittanning 2.4 mi 6.8
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY Kittanning 3.0 mi 5.4
ADELPHOI EDUCATION AT KITTANNING Kittanning 3.5 mi 5.8
West Hills Intermediate Sch Kittanning 4.6 mi 6.8
West Hills Primary Sch Kittanning 4.6 mi 8.3
LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOOLS Worthington 7.2 mi
South Buffalo El Sch Freeport 8.4 mi 8.1
MERAKEY EDUCATION CENTER Leechburg 10.3 mi
Leechburg Area HS Leechburg 10.4 mi 8.9
Leechburg Area MS Leechburg 10.4 mi 7.8
David Leech El Sch Leechburg 10.4 mi 7.3
Sugarcreek El Sch Cowansville 11.0 mi 8.2
Kiski Area East Primary Sch Vandergrift 11.8 mi 7.0
Apollo-Ridge HS Spring Church 11.7 mi 7.1
Apollo-Ridge MS Spring Church 11.7 mi 5.3
Apollo-Ridge El Sch Spring Church 11.8 mi 6.7
Kiski Area North Primary Sch Leechburg 11.6 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 16226 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,563

Median Home Value

$120,100

Median Rent

$829/mo

Population

7,994

College Educated

22.8%

Homeownership

79.5%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

47.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Divine Redeemer School

What grades does Divine Redeemer School serve?

Divine Redeemer School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Divine Redeemer School?

Divine Redeemer School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Divine Redeemer School?

The student-teacher ratio at Divine Redeemer School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Divine Redeemer School rank in PA?

Divine Redeemer School ranks #382 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Divine Redeemer School's MySchoolScout rating?

Divine Redeemer School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Divine Redeemer School a private school?

Yes, Divine Redeemer 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 Divine Redeemer School a religious school?

Divine Redeemer School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
69 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
79
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Armstrong County

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