Very Good
#291 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 33% of private schools
St Agnes Catholic School
Elementary School · West Chester, PA
A private elementary school in West Chester, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
211 W GAY ST, West Chester, PA 19380
- 11.6:1 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 St Agnes Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Chester), 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
$122,876
Median home value
$530,400
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19380; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Hillsdale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Fern Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| East Bradford EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 455 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Agnes Catholic School is listed in West Chester, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Agnes Catholic School
St Agnes Catholic School is a private elementary school in West Chester, PA, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Agnes Catholic School
What grades does St Agnes Catholic School serve?
St Agnes Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Agnes Catholic School?
St Agnes Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Agnes Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Agnes Catholic 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 St Agnes Catholic School rank in PA?
St Agnes Catholic School ranks #291 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Agnes Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Agnes Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Agnes Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Agnes Catholic 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 St Agnes Catholic School a religious school?
St Agnes Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 696-1260
- Area population (ZIP 19380)
- 50,093
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 19380; 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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