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#482 of 873 private schools in PA

St Anselm Elementary School

Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA

A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

12650 DUNKS FERRY RD, Philadelphia, PA 19154

  • 16.8:1 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)
C3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index36%
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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Enrollment212
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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 St Anselm Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,504/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), 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

$93,479

Median home value

$274,400

Median rent

$1,396/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White78.8%
Hispanic9.9%
Two or More6.1%
Asian3.3%
Black1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Decatur Stephen SchEnrollment path unverified5.5K–80.5 mi965Compare →
Mast Community Cs IIICharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–91.1 mi1,307Compare →
Philadelphia Christian Center AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4privatePK–81.1 mi40Compare →
St Martha Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–81.2 mi167Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

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

St Anselm Elementary School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Anselm Elementary School

St Anselm Elementary School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #482 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Anselm Elementary School

What grades does St Anselm Elementary School serve?

St Anselm Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Anselm Elementary School?

St Anselm Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Anselm Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Anselm Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Anselm Elementary School rank in PA?

St Anselm Elementary School ranks #482 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Anselm Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Anselm Elementary 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 St Anselm Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Anselm Elementary 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 Anselm Elementary School a religious school?

St Anselm Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
212
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Area population (ZIP 19154)
34,084
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
38.8
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 19154; 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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