Very Good
#175 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 20% of private schools
New Directions
School
125 CHAFFEE ST, Uniontown, PA 15401
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#175 of 873
In Uniontown
#1 of 5
public schools
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New Directions
School in Uniontown · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Lafayette EL Sch
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Lafayette MS
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About New Directions
New Directions is a private school in Uniontown, PA. New Directions serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. New Directions has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 75 students, New Directions 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 7.5:1 students to teachers, New Directions sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
New Directions 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
BetaHow New Directions compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Uniontown, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New Directions (this school) | 7.5 |
| Lafayette MS | 4.9 |
| Lafayette El Sch | 4.0 |
| Uniontown Area SHS | 5.3 |
| Laurel Highlands SHS | 6.0 |
| Clark El Sch | 5.9 |
| Ben Franklin Sch | 5.0 |
| Hatfield El Sch | 6.6 |
| Hutchinson El Sch | 6.3 |
| Marshall El Sch | 6.2 |
| Laurel Highlands MS | 4.8 |
| Fayette County Career & Technical Institute | — |
| Menallen Sch | 6.8 |
| Albert Gallatin Area SHS | 6.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
125 CHAFFEE ST, Uniontown, PA 15401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Directions may also want to explore other schools in the area. ADELPHOI EDUCATION AT ALBERT GALLATIN (rated 6.3/10, 6.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, CHESTNUT RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.9/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Uniontown, see our Uniontown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette El Sch Uniontown | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Lafayette MS Uniontown | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Laurel Highlands SHS Uniontown | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Uniontown Area SHS Uniontown | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Clark El Sch Uniontown | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Uniontown | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Uniontown | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| AG MONTESSORI SCHOOL Uniontown | 1.7 mi | — |
| Hatfield El Sch Uniontown | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Ben Franklin Sch Uniontown | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Uniontown | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Hutchinson El Sch Uniontown | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Marshall El Sch Uniontown | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Uniontown | 3.0 mi | — |
| Laurel Highlands MS Uniontown | 2.6 mi | 4.8 |
| A L Wilson El Sch Fairchance | 4.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Menallen Sch Uniontown | 5.2 mi | 6.8 |
| ADELPHOI EDUCATION AT ALBERT GALLATIN Uniontown | 6.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Albert Gallatin Area SHS Uniontown | 6.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Franklin Sch Vanderbilt | 8.8 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,051
Median Home Value
$151,600
Median Rent
$761/mo
Population
30,230
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Median Age
45.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GRAHAM ACADEMY Kingston, PA | 7.5 |
| WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY THE Pittsburgh, PA | 7.5 |
| HERSHEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hummelstown, PA | 7.6 |
| HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF HANOVER Hanover, PA | 7.4 |
| LIFEWORKS ACADEMY Doylestown, PA | 7.4 |
| MAHONING VALLEY ACADEMY Lehighton, PA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Directions
What grades does New Directions serve?
New Directions serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend New Directions?
New Directions has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Directions rank in PA?
New Directions ranks #175 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is New Directions's MySchoolScout rating?
New Directions has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Directions a private school?
Yes, New Directions is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Directions a religious school?
No, New Directions is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 73% M / 27% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (724) 434-5437
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