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#84 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 10% of private schools
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Spring House, PA
A private elementary school in Spring House, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
816 NORRISTOWN RD, Spring House, PA 19477
- 8.5:1 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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
80%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19477; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Gwynedd EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Gwynedd Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Gwynedd Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 451 | 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.
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary is listed in Spring House, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary is a private elementary school in Spring House, PA, serving approximately 364 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary
What grades does Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary serve?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary rank in PA?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary ranks #84 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary a private school?
Yes, Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary 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 Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary a religious school?
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (215) 646-4916
- Area population (ZIP 19477)
- 85
- Area median age
- 71.8
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 19477; 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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