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#216 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 25% of private schools

St Catharine of Siena School

Elementary School · Reading, PA

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

Private

2330 PERKIOMEN AVE, Reading, PA 19606

  • 12.3:1 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)
B-5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
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)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
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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Enrollment200
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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 Catharine of Siena School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,784/100K

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

$81,872

Median home value

$229,400

Median rent

$1,282/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White67.0%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian7.5%
Black6.5%
Two or More5.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Penn EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.23–60.1 mi259Compare →
Mt Penn Primary CtrEnrollment path unverified3.9K–30.3 mi363Compare →
Sixteenth & Haak EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–40.8 mi520Compare →
Fairview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–121.1 mi152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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 Catharine of Siena School is listed in Reading, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Catharine of Siena School

St Catharine of Siena School is a private elementary school in Reading, PA, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Catharine of Siena School

What grades does St Catharine of Siena School serve?

St Catharine of Siena School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Catharine of Siena School?

St Catharine of Siena School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catharine of Siena School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Catharine of Siena School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Catharine of Siena School rank in PA?

St Catharine of Siena School ranks #216 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Catharine of Siena School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Catharine of Siena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Catharine of Siena School a private school?

Yes, St Catharine of Siena 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 Catharine of Siena School a religious school?

St Catharine of Siena School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
200
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County
Area population (ZIP 19606)
36,097
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
40.7
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 19606; 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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