Excellent
#63 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 7% of private schools
River Valley Waldorf School
Elementary School · Upper Black Eddy, PA
A private elementary school in Upper Black Eddy, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1395 BRIDGETON HILL RD, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
- 4:1 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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Where River Valley Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,525
Median home value
$454,700
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18972; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Holland Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Frenchtown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 101 | 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.
River Valley Waldorf School is listed in Upper Black Eddy, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About River Valley Waldorf School
River Valley Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Upper Black Eddy, PA, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley Waldorf School
What grades does River Valley Waldorf School serve?
River Valley Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend River Valley Waldorf School?
River Valley Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Waldorf School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does River Valley Waldorf School rank in PA?
River Valley Waldorf School ranks #63 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is River Valley Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is River Valley Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, River Valley Waldorf School 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 River Valley Waldorf School a religious school?
No, River Valley Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bucks County
- Phone
- (610) 982-5606
- Area population (ZIP 18972)
- 2,944
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 55.8
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 18972; 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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