Very Good
#196 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 22% of private schools
St Ephrem School
Elementary School · Bensalem, PA
A private elementary school in Bensalem, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5340 HULMEVILLE RD, Bensalem, PA 19020
- 13.5:1 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 Ephrem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,158
Median home value
$344,400
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Belmont Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Rush EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Christian Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 40 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Ephrem School is listed in Bensalem, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Ephrem School
St Ephrem School is a private elementary school in Bensalem, PA, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Ephrem School
What grades does St Ephrem School serve?
St Ephrem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Ephrem School?
St Ephrem School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ephrem School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ephrem School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Ephrem School rank in PA?
St Ephrem School ranks #196 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Ephrem School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Ephrem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Ephrem School a private school?
Yes, St Ephrem 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 Ephrem School a religious school?
St Ephrem School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Phone
- (215) 639-9488
- Area population (ZIP 19020)
- 57,079
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 19020; 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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