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#733 of 873 private schools in PA
St Cecilia Elementary School
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
525 RHAWN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19111
- 19.1:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Cecilia Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,441
Median home value
$244,000
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chase SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Creative BeginningsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Crossan Kennedy C SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Tacony Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,074 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Cecilia Elementary School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Cecilia Elementary School
St Cecilia Elementary School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 542 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #733 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Cecilia Elementary School
What grades does St Cecilia Elementary School serve?
St Cecilia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Cecilia Elementary School?
St Cecilia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Cecilia Elementary School rank in PA?
St Cecilia Elementary School ranks #733 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Cecilia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Cecilia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Cecilia Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Cecilia 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 Cecilia Elementary School a religious school?
St Cecilia Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 725-8588
- Area population (ZIP 19111)
- 65,821
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 19111; 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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