Very Good
#217 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 25% of private schools
Mary Queen of Apostles School
School · New Kensington, PA
A private school in New Kensington, PA serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
110 ELMTREE RD, New Kensington, PA 15068
- 9.5:1 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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Where Mary Queen of Apostles School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,865/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,997
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15068; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Mary Queen of Apostles School is listed in New Kensington, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mary Queen of Apostles School
Mary Queen of Apostles School is a private school in New Kensington, PA, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Queen of Apostles School
What grades does Mary Queen of Apostles School serve?
Mary Queen of Apostles School serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Mary Queen of Apostles School?
Mary Queen of Apostles School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Queen of Apostles School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Queen of Apostles School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mary Queen of Apostles School rank in PA?
Mary Queen of Apostles School ranks #217 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Mary Queen of Apostles School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Queen of Apostles School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mary Queen of Apostles School a private school?
Yes, Mary Queen of Apostles 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 Mary Queen of Apostles School a religious school?
Mary Queen of Apostles School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Phone
- (724) 339-4411
- Area population (ZIP 15068)
- 36,068
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 15068; 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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