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#466 of 873 private schools in PA
Praise Christian Academy
Elementary School · North Versailles, PA
A private elementary school in North Versailles, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
245 FOSTER RD, North Versailles, PA 15137
- 11.2:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,766
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15137; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Adelphoi Education at Hartford HeightsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Francis Mcclure EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Trafford EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Praise Christian Academy is listed in North Versailles, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Praise Christian Academy
Praise Christian Academy is a private elementary school in North Versailles, PA, serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Praise Christian Academy
What grades does Praise Christian Academy serve?
Praise Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Praise Christian Academy?
Praise Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Praise Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Praise Christian Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Praise Christian Academy rank in PA?
Praise Christian Academy ranks #466 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Praise Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Praise Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Praise Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Praise Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Praise Christian Academy a religious school?
Praise Christian Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 829-0400
- Area population (ZIP 15137)
- 10,075
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 15137; 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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