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#443 of 873 private schools in PA

Ss Peter and Paul School

Elementary School

1327 E BOOT RD, West Chester, PA 19380

Private

Enrollment

314

Student-Teacher

11.6:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#443 of 873

In West Chester

#6 of 8

public schools

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Ss Peter and Paul School

6.5/10

Elementary School in West Chester · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Ss Peter and Paul School

Ss Peter and Paul School is a private elementary school in West Chester, PA. Ss Peter and Paul School serves approximately 314 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Ss Peter and Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Ss Peter and Paul School 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ss Peter and Paul School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in West Chester, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
This School
vs
13.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
314
This School
vs
778
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
7.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.4% vs 0%
Black 2.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.5% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
Ss Peter and Paul School West Chester Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Ss Peter and Paul School (this school) 6.5
21st Century Cyber CS 4.2
Pennsylvania Leadership CS 5.9
J R Fugett MS 6.4
East Goshen El Sch 8.9
Fern Hill El Sch 8.0
Greystone El Sch 8.9
Glen Acres El Sch 7.9
E N Peirce MS 5.8
Mary C Howse El Sch 8.1
Hillsdale El Sch 7.4
Penn Wood El Sch 7.1
East Bradford El Sch 8.2
Westtown-Thornbury El Sch 7.3
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch 7.3
Stetson MS 6.0
Pocopson El Sch 9.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 16%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 314
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 91.4%
Black 2.9%
Hispanic 2.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1327 E BOOT RD, West Chester, PA 19380

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ss Peter and Paul School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Goshen El Sch (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Greystone El Sch (rated 8.9/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fern Hill El Sch (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Chester, see our West Chester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
21st Century Cyber CS West Chester 0.9 mi 4.2
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY#15 West Chester 0.8 mi 7.0
Pennsylvania Leadership CS West Chester 1.3 mi 5.9
J R Fugett MS West Chester 1.5 mi 6.4
West Chester East HS West Chester 1.6 mi 8.6
Fern Hill El Sch West Chester 1.9 mi 8.0
East Goshen El Sch West Chester 1.6 mi 8.9
CIDDS LEARNING CENTER West Chester 1.6 mi 8.5
Glen Acres El Sch West Chester 2.3 mi 7.9
CHURCH FARM SCHOOL Exton 2.3 mi 8.2
WHITELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Exton 2.4 mi
CHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Malvern 2.2 mi
Greystone El Sch West Chester 2.3 mi 8.9
West Chester Henderson HS West Chester 2.7 mi 8.5
SS PHILIP & JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Exton 2.7 mi 7.8
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch Malvern 3.1 mi 7.7
E N Peirce MS West Chester 2.6 mi 5.8
GODDARD SCHOOL Malvern 3.1 mi
WEST CHESTER FRIENDS SCHOOL West Chester 3.1 mi 7.5
THE GODDARD SCHOOL - EXTON Exton 2.9 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19380 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,876

Median Home Value

$530,400

Median Rent

$1,820/mo

Population

50,093

College Educated

64.4%

Homeownership

72.7%

Avg Commute

25.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

43.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ss Peter and Paul School

What grades does Ss Peter and Paul School serve?

Ss Peter and Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ss Peter and Paul School?

Ss Peter and Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ss Peter and Paul School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ss Peter and Paul School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ss Peter and Paul School rank in PA?

Ss Peter and Paul School ranks #443 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Ss Peter and Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ss Peter and Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ss Peter and Paul School a private school?

Yes, Ss Peter and Paul 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 Peter and Paul School a religious school?

Ss Peter and Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
314
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County

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