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#783 of 873 private schools in PA

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center

Elementary School

49 HAVERFORD RD, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Private

Enrollment

217

Student-Teacher

217:1

Score

4.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#783 of 873

In Wynnewood

#4 of 4

public schools

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Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center

4.1/10

Elementary School in Wynnewood · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center is a private elementary school in Wynnewood, PA. Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 217:1 student-teacher ratio. Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares2.3 pts below PA schools
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center runs 217:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center 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 Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center compares to the 1 public school in Wynnewood, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
217:1
This School
vs
12.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
217
This School
vs
607
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.1
This School
vs
9.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 98.2% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.9% vs 0%
Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center Wynnewood Public Avg

All Schools in Wynnewood

School Rating
Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center (this school) 4.1
Penn Wynne Sch 9.4

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- 1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 217:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,149.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
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
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Enrollment 217
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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 98.2%
Black 0.9%
Hispanic 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

49 HAVERFORD RD, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Merion El Sch (rated 9.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Merion Station), which scores notably higher. Another option is Penn Wynne Sch (rated 9.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SHEPHERD'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wynnewood, see our Wynnewood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ROBERT J WILF PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Wynnewood 0.0 mi
FRIENDS CENTRAL SCHOOL Wynnewood 0.4 mi 7.7
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch Philadelphia 0.5 mi 3.3
Lamberton Robert E Sch Philadelphia 0.5 mi 2.5
Penn Wynne Sch Wynnewood 0.6 mi 9.4
ST KATHERINE SCHOOL Wynnewood 0.8 mi 8.7
TEMPLE BETH HILLEL-BETH EL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Wynnewood 0.9 mi
Overbrook Edu Ctr Philadelphia 1.0 mi 4.1
OVERBROOK PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Philadelphia 0.9 mi
West Phila. Achievement CES Philadelphia 1.1 mi 3.3
SHEPHERD'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.1 mi 5.5
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS Philadelphia 1.1 mi 4.1
Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby 1.2 mi 4.3
ANCONA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wynnewood 1.3 mi
Ad Prima CS Philadelphia 1.1 mi 2.4
NEW LIFE ALTERNATIVES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.2 mi
TALMUDICAL YESHIVA OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia 1.2 mi 5.5
PHILA YESHIVA Philadelphia 1.2 mi 5.6
HYMAN KORMAN HIGH SCHOOL-TALMUDICAL YESHIVA OF PHI Philadelphia 1.2 mi 5.3
Merion El Sch Merion Station 1.5 mi 9.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19096 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$186,648

Median Home Value

$711,600

Median Rent

$2,107/mo

Population

15,136

College Educated

79.8%

Homeownership

77.9%

Avg Commute

29.2 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

44.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center

What grades does Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center serve?

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center?

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center is 217:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center rank in PA?

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center ranks #783 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center a private school?

Yes, Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center a religious school?

Perelman Jewish Day School-stern Center has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
217
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
217:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
169 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County

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