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#745 of 873 private schools in PA

Immaculate Conception School

Elementary School · Pen Argyl, PA

A private elementary school in Pen Argyl, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

290 W BABBITT AVE, Pen Argyl, PA 18072

  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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School Day Length5.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours990
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index46%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment186
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Immaculate Conception School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,067

Median home value

$244,100

Median rent

$1,525/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White72.6%
Asian8.1%
Black6.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Two or More6.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–122.2 mi170Compare →
Washington EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.03–42.9 mi397Compare →
Hamilton Twp EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.0K–44.4 mi290Compare →

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.

Immaculate Conception School is listed in Pen Argyl, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Immaculate Conception School

Immaculate Conception School is a private elementary school in Pen Argyl, PA, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Immaculate Conception School

What grades does Immaculate Conception School serve?

Immaculate Conception School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculate Conception School?

Immaculate Conception School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Conception School rank in PA?

Immaculate Conception School ranks #745 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Immaculate Conception School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Conception School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculate Conception School a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Conception 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 Immaculate Conception School a religious school?

Immaculate Conception School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
186
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
5.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Northampton County
Area population (ZIP 18072)
7,053
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
45.4
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 18072; 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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