Below Average

#769 of 873 private schools in PA

Our Lady of Calvary School

Elementary School

11023 KIPLING LN, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

690

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

690

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#769 of 873

In Philadelphia

#93 of 95

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About Our Lady of Calvary School

Our Lady of Calvary School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Our Lady of Calvary School serves approximately 690 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Calvary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares2.0 pts below PA schools

4.4

This school 4.4 · Below Average
PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Calvary School 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.

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How Our Lady of Calvary School compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.2:1

This School

13.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

690

This School

576

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.4

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.8% vs 0%

Black 2.2% vs 0%

Asian 1.7% vs 0%

Our Lady of Calvary School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of Calvary School (this school)	—	690	18.2:1	4.4
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch	0.1 mi	847	17.3:1	3.4
John Hancock Demonstration Sch	1.0 mi	762	13.1:1	5.4
Decatur Stephen Sch	1.2 mi	965	15.3:1	5.5
MaST Community CS III	2.2 mi	1,307	15.6:1	4.5
Philadelphia Academy CS	2.4 mi	1,171	12.7:1	6.8
Frank Anne Sch	2.7 mi	1,483	17.2:1	6.6
Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS	2.8 mi	1,486	14:1	6.8
Pollock Robert B Sch	2.9 mi	744	16.2:1	3.5
Comly Watson Sch	3.3 mi	587	14.7:1	6.5
Loesche William H Sch	3.4 mi	1,166	14.2:1	6.8
Brown Joseph Sch	3.5 mi	445	13.9:1	3.6
New Foundations CS	3.9 mi	1,508	14.6:1	5.0
Farrell Louis H Sch	3.9 mi	1,150	16.7:1	4.0
Baldi C C A MS	4.0 mi	1,515	15.8:1	5.6
Northeast Community Propel Academy	4.0 mi	1,762	18:1	6.4
Holme Thomas Sch	4.2 mi	792	14.7:1	5.1
Greenberg Joseph Sch	4.3 mi	860	17.2:1	7.9
Forrest Edwin Sch	4.3 mi	819	15.5:1	2.2
Rhawnhurst Sch	4.4 mi	646	16.1:1	5.2
Tacony Academy CS	4.7 mi	1,074	15.8:1	5.2

Showing 20 of 243 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6.1 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,098

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 21%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.8 / 10

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Enrollment 690

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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)

White 88.4%

Hispanic 5.8%

Black 2.2%

Asian 1.7%

Two or More 1.7%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11023 KIPLING LN, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Calvary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ANSELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch Philadelphia	0.1 mi	847	3.4
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia	0.4 mi	583	7.4
ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.6 mi	804	5.5
ST MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.6 mi	167	7.2
John Hancock Demonstration Sch Philadelphia	1.0 mi	762	5.4
CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.9 mi	161	6.6
Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia	1.2 mi	965	5.5
ALPHA HOUSE NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN Philadelphia	1.5 mi	34	4.0
NAZARETH ACADEMY GRADE SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.6 mi	195	6.7
ST ANSELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.6 mi	212	6.3
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.6 mi	15	—
Cornwells El Sch Bensalem	1.5 mi	552	4.5
School Lane CS Bensalem	1.7 mi	1,331	7.3
MaST Community CS III Philadelphia	2.2 mi	1,307	4.5
HOLY GHOST PREP Bensalem	1.8 mi	419	6.1
Swenson Arts and Technology High School Philadelphia	2.1 mi	842	7.8
Walnut Street School Delanco	2.4 mi	128	2.9
Philadelphia Academy CS Philadelphia	2.4 mi	1,171	6.8
PHILADELPHIA CHRISTIAN CENTER ACADEMY Bensalem	2.6 mi	40	4.4
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School Delanco	2.5 mi	231	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19154 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,479

Median Home Value

$274,400

Median Rent

$1,396/mo

Population

34,084

College Educated

26.7%

Homeownership

80.3%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

38.8

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Francis H Sheckler El Sch Catasauqua, PA	566	4.4
Hopkinson Francis Sch Philadelphia, PA	606	4.4
Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS Bethlehem, PA	454	4.4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Calvary School

What grades does Our Lady of Calvary School serve?

Our Lady of Calvary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Calvary School?

Our Lady of Calvary School has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Calvary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Calvary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Calvary School rank in PA?

Our Lady of Calvary School ranks #769 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Our Lady of Calvary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Calvary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Calvary School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Calvary 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 Our Lady of Calvary School a religious school?

Our Lady of Calvary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 45 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 45 Some Transit
Bike Score: 48 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 690
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 38
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.1 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (215) 637-1648

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