Very Good
#90 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 10% of private schools
Providence Heights Alpha School
Elementary School · Allison Park, PA
A private elementary school in Allison Park, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9000 BABCOCK BLVD, Allison Park, PA 15101
- 7.8:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Providence Heights Alpha School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$110,496
Median home value
$315,500
Median rent
$1,211/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peebles EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Hosack EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Mcknight EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Mcintyre EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 641 | 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.
Providence Heights Alpha School is listed in Allison Park, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Providence Heights Alpha School
Providence Heights Alpha School is a private elementary school in Allison Park, PA, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Providence Heights Alpha School
What grades does Providence Heights Alpha School serve?
Providence Heights Alpha School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Providence Heights Alpha School?
Providence Heights Alpha School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Heights Alpha School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Heights Alpha School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Providence Heights Alpha School rank in PA?
Providence Heights Alpha School ranks #90 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Providence Heights Alpha School's MySchoolScout rating?
Providence Heights Alpha School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Providence Heights Alpha School a private school?
Yes, Providence Heights Alpha 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 Providence Heights Alpha School a religious school?
Providence Heights Alpha School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 366-4455
- Area population (ZIP 15101)
- 25,841
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 15101; 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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