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#406 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 46% of private schools
St Dorothy School
Elementary School · Drexel Hill, PA
A private elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1225 BURMONT RD, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
- 15.7:1 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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,079
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancona Montessori School-drexel HillPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Manoa EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| St Bernadette SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Upper Darby Kdg CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K | 1.1 mi | 605 | 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 Dorothy School is listed in Drexel Hill, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Dorothy School
St Dorothy School is a private elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA, serving approximately 329 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Dorothy School
What grades does St Dorothy School serve?
St Dorothy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Dorothy School?
St Dorothy School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dorothy School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Dorothy School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Dorothy School rank in PA?
St Dorothy School ranks #406 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Dorothy School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Dorothy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Dorothy School a private school?
Yes, St Dorothy 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 Dorothy School a religious school?
St Dorothy School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Phone
- (610) 789-4100
- Area population (ZIP 19026)
- 32,749
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 19026; 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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