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#509 of 873 private schools in PA

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School

Elementary School · Lansdowne, PA

A private elementary school in Lansdowne, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

45 E BALTIMORE AVE, Lansdowne, PA 19050

  • 16.4:1 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)
C3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,443
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index25%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment166
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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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The neighborhood

Where Ss. Cyril & Philomena School 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 85Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,752/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansdowne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$62,517

Median home value

$188,700

Median rent

$1,166/mo

College educated

30.4%

Homeownership

62.6%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black85.5%
Two or More12.0%
Asian1.8%
White0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lansdowne Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–60.3 mi85Compare →
Ardmore Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.7K–60.6 mi545Compare →
East Lansdowne EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.0K–60.6 mi286Compare →
Vision Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified7.5PK–80.7 mi529Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School is listed in Lansdowne, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ss. Cyril & Philomena School

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School is a private elementary school in Lansdowne, PA, serving approximately 166 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ss. Cyril & Philomena School

What grades does Ss. Cyril & Philomena School serve?

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Ss. Cyril & Philomena School?

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ss. Cyril & Philomena School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ss. Cyril & Philomena School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ss. Cyril & Philomena School rank in PA?

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School ranks #509 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Ss. Cyril & Philomena School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ss. Cyril & Philomena School a private school?

Yes, Ss. Cyril & Philomena 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 Ss. Cyril & Philomena School a religious school?

Ss. Cyril & Philomena School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
166
Gender Split
36% M / 64% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Area population (ZIP 19050)
28,819
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
42.6
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 19050; 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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