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#301 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 34% of private schools

New Story School

School · Wyoming, PA

A private school in Wyoming, PA serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

1150 WYOMING AVE, Wyoming, PA 18644

  • 5.6:1 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)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment62
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where New Story 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,803

Median home value

$167,000

Median rent

$920/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White72.6%
Black19.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Genesis SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.8 mi25Compare →
Wyoming Seminary Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2PK–123.4 mi719Compare →
Milford E Barnes JR SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8K–124.6 mi59Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

New Story School is listed in Wyoming, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About New Story School

New Story School is a private school in Wyoming, PA, serving approximately 62 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Story School

What grades does New Story School serve?

New Story School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend New Story School?

New Story School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Story School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Story School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Story School rank in PA?

New Story School ranks #301 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is New Story School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Story School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New Story School a private school?

Yes, New Story School 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 Story School a religious school?

No, New Story School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
62
Gender Split
84% M / 16% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Luzerne County
Area population (ZIP 18644)
7,318
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
48
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 18644; 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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