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#544 of 873 private schools in PA

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Elementary School

3221 SANTEE RD, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Private

Enrollment

249

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#544 of 873

In Bethlehem

#8 of 8

public schools

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

6.1/10

Elementary School in Bethlehem · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.5/10

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4.3/10

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About Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a private elementary school in Bethlehem, PA. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves approximately 249 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Our Lady of Perpetual Help School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Bethlehem, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
This School
vs
12.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
249
This School
vs
510
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.2% vs 0%
Black 3.2% vs 0%
Asian 2.8% vs 0%
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Bethlehem Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (this school) 6.1
East Hills MS 4.3
Governor Wolf El Sch 6.5
Miller Heights El Sch 8.1
Spring Garden El Sch 6.9
Lincoln El Sch 6.4
Marvine El Sch 6.4
Northeast MS 3.9
Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS 4.4
Thomas Jefferson El Sch 4.8
William Penn El Sch 5.3
Hanover El Sch 7.3
Donegan El Sch 3.1
Asa Packer El Sch 6.7
Nitschmann MS 4.6
James Buchanan El Sch 5.3
Calypso El Sch 8.0
Broughal MS 3.9
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS 6.5
Clearview El Sch 6.6
Fountain Hill El Sch 3.8

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Bethlehem

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,214.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 39%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 249
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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 76.7%
Hispanic 9.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Black 3.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3221 SANTEE RD, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Perpetual Help School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Miller Heights El Sch (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lower Nazareth El Sch (rated 7.8/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Nazareth), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ANNE SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bethlehem, see our Bethlehem schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Freedom HS Bethlehem 0.3 mi 5.5
East Hills MS Bethlehem 0.3 mi 4.3
Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Bethlehem 0.4 mi
BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bethlehem 0.4 mi 8.7
Governor Wolf El Sch Bethlehem 0.6 mi 6.5
Miller Heights El Sch Bethlehem 1.1 mi 8.1
Spring Garden El Sch Bethlehem 1.4 mi 6.9
Lincoln El Sch Bethlehem 1.7 mi 6.4
Marvine El Sch Bethlehem 1.9 mi 6.4
Freemansburg El Sch Freemansburg 2.3 mi 4.0
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Easton 2.0 mi 6.3
ST ANNE SCHOOL Bethlehem 2.3 mi 7.1
Northeast MS Bethlehem 2.4 mi 3.9
Farmersville El Sch Easton 2.1 mi 6.7
Lehigh Valley Dual Language CS Bethlehem 2.9 mi 4.4
Liberty HS Bethlehem 2.7 mi 5.1
COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY Bethlehem 2.4 mi 6.2
Lower Nazareth El Sch Nazareth 3.2 mi 7.8
Thomas Jefferson El Sch Bethlehem 3.0 mi 4.8
BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPPER CAMPUS Easton 2.8 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 18020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,610

Median Home Value

$348,900

Median Rent

$1,493/mo

Population

21,144

College Educated

41.8%

Homeownership

85.4%

Avg Commute

26.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

42.3

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East Hanover El Sch Grantville, PA 6.1
Lehigh Parkway El Sch Allentown, PA 6.1
Lincoln El Sch Erie, PA 6.1
Park Lane El Sch Darby, PA 6.1
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch Ellwood City, PA 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

What grades does Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serve?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is 16.3:1. 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 Perpetual Help School rank in PA?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School ranks #544 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Our Lady of Perpetual Help School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Perpetual Help School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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 Perpetual Help School a religious school?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
29 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
249
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Northampton County

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