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#599 of 873 private schools in PA

Ridley Area Ymca-childcare

Elementary School · Secane, PA

A private elementary school in Secane, PA serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.

Private

900 S AVE, Secane, PA 19018

  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B+7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,104
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index35%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Enrollment38
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ridley Area Ymca-childcare sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,451

Median home value

$215,400

Median rent

$1,346/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White78.9%
Black15.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Darby Twp SchEnrollment path unverified4.0K–80.5 mi622Compare →
Southeast Delco Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified4.1K0.6 mi317Compare →
Amosland EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.9 mi448Compare →
Primos EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.1K–50.9 mi464Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ridley Area Ymca-childcare is listed in Secane, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ridley Area Ymca-childcare

Ridley Area Ymca-childcare is a private elementary school in Secane, PA, serving approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 873 private schools in PA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 19018)
23,150
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
37.7
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 19018; 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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