Excellent
#20 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 2% of private schools
Penn Christian Academy
School · East Norriton, PA
A private school in East Norriton, PA serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
50 W GERMANTOWN PIKE, East Norriton, PA 19401
- 3.3:1 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 Penn Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,646
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19401; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pathway SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1 | 2–12 | 3.9 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Penn Christian Academy is listed in East Norriton, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Penn Christian Academy
Penn Christian Academy is a private school in East Norriton, PA, serving approximately 91 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn Christian Academy
What grades does Penn Christian Academy serve?
Penn Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Penn Christian Academy?
Penn Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Christian Academy is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Penn Christian Academy rank in PA?
Penn Christian Academy ranks #20 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Penn Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Penn Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Penn Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Penn Christian Academy a religious school?
Penn Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 279-6628
- Area population (ZIP 19401)
- 43,099
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 19401; 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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