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#599 of 873 private schools in PA
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare
Elementary School
900 S AVE, Secane, PA 19018
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#599 of 873
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Ridley Area Ymca-childcare
Elementary School in Secane · grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ridley Area Ymca-childcare
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare is a private elementary school in Secane, PA. Ridley Area Ymca-childcare serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ridley Area Ymca-childcare has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 38 students, Ridley Area Ymca-childcare is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Ridley Area Ymca-childcare sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare 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.
Score Breakdown
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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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
900 S AVE, Secane, PA 19018
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ridley Area Ymca-childcare may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kindergarten Academy (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Prospect Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is Amosland El Sch (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Morton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST EUGENES SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Primos), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Secane, see our Secane schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Darby Twp Sch Glenolden | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Glenolden | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Glenolden Sch Glenolden | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Primos El Sch Primos | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Amosland El Sch Morton | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| ST EUGENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Primos | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| ST EUGENES SCHOOL Primos | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Interboro SHS Prospect Park | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Westbrook Park El Sch Clifton Heights | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Springfield | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Aldan El Sch Aldan | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| ST MARK'S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Clifton Heights | 1.5 mi | — |
| Kindergarten Academy Prospect Park | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Prospect Park Sch Prospect Park | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| LIBERTY BAPTIST ACADEMY Glenolden | 1.4 mi | — |
| CHRIST ACADEMY Collingdale | 1.4 mi | — |
| Norwood Sch Norwood | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Edgewood El Sch Folsom | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Harris Sch Collingdale | 1.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Charles Kelly El Sch Drexel Hill | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19018 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,451
Median Home Value
$215,400
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
Population
23,150
College Educated
29.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
37.7
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| ST PATRICK SCHOOL Newry, PA | 5.9 |
| THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Philadelphia, PA | 5.9 |
| CENTRE SQUARE MONTESSORI SCHOOLHOUSE Blue Bell, PA | 6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ridley Area Ymca-childcare
What grades does Ridley Area Ymca-childcare serve?
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Ridley Area Ymca-childcare?
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridley Area Ymca-childcare?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridley Area Ymca-childcare is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ridley Area Ymca-childcare rank in PA?
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare ranks #599 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Ridley Area Ymca-childcare's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ridley Area Ymca-childcare a private school?
Yes, Ridley Area Ymca-childcare is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ridley Area Ymca-childcare a religious school?
No, Ridley Area Ymca-childcare is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 38
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 544-2019
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