Excellent
#6 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 1% of private schools
Holy Child Academy
Elementary School · Drexel Hill, PA
A private elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
475 SHADELAND AVE, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
- 6.3:1 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,079
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Garrettford EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–5 | 0.4 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Upper Darby Kdg CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K | 0.5 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Ardmore Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Child Academy is listed in Drexel Hill, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Child Academy
Holy Child Academy is a private elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA, serving approximately 122 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Child Academy
What grades does Holy Child Academy serve?
Holy Child Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Child Academy?
Holy Child Academy has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Child Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Child Academy is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Child Academy rank in PA?
Holy Child Academy ranks #6 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Holy Child Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Child Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Child Academy a private school?
Yes, Holy Child Academy 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 Holy Child Academy a religious school?
Holy Child Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 259-2712
- Area population (ZIP 19026)
- 32,749
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 19026; 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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