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#665 of 873 private schools in PA

St George Grade School

Elementary School

1612 BRYANT ST, Erie, PA 16509

Private

Enrollment

367

Student-Teacher

16.7:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#665 of 873

In Erie

#14 of 14

public schools

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St George Grade School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Erie · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Chestnut Hill EL Sch

8.2/10

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5.8/10

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About St George Grade School

St George Grade School is a private elementary school in Erie, PA. St George Grade School serves approximately 367 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St George Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.8 pts below PA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St George Grade School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St George Grade School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Erie, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
This School
vs
13.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
367
This School
vs
520
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.2% vs 0%
Black 3.8% vs 0%
Asian 0.8% vs 0%
St George Grade School Erie Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St George Grade School (this school) 5.6
Chestnut Hill El Sch 8.2
James S Wilson MS 5.8
Grover Cleveland El Sch 3.9
Perry El Sch 2.9
Grandview El Sch 7.7
Jefferson El Sch 3.0
Robison El Sch 8.8
Harding Sch 2.4
Strong Vincent MS 5.4
Perseus House CS of Excellence 3.1
Montessori Regional CS 3.5
Woodrow Wilson MS 4.2
Lincoln El Sch 6.1
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch 4.9
Tracy El Sch 7.2
McKinley El Sch 3.1
Belle Valley El Sch 8.1
JoAnna Connell Sch 3.8
East MS 5.3
Westlake MS 5.2

Showing 20 of 30 schools. View all schools in Erie

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C 3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 18%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 367
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Black 3.8%
Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1612 BRYANT ST, Erie, PA 16509

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St George Grade School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Robison El Sch (rated 8.8/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chestnut Hill El Sch (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grandview El Sch (rated 7.7/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Erie, see our Erie schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Chestnut Hill El Sch Erie 0.7 mi 8.2
James S Wilson MS Erie 0.8 mi 5.8
Grover Cleveland El Sch Erie 1.0 mi 3.9
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Erie 1.0 mi 7.1
Perry El Sch Erie 1.6 mi 2.9
Erie HS Erie 1.7 mi 2.0
OUR LADY OF PEACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Erie 1.5 mi 5.6
COMMUNITY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Erie 1.8 mi 6.9
ERIE FIRST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Erie 2.3 mi 7.2
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie 2.4 mi 8.8
Jefferson El Sch Erie 2.3 mi 3.0
Robison El Sch Erie 2.5 mi 8.8
Grandview El Sch Erie 2.2 mi 7.7
Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie 3.0 mi 3.1
ST LUKE SCHOOL Erie 2.6 mi 6.1
Harding Sch Erie 2.8 mi 2.4
Strong Vincent MS Erie 3.0 mi 5.4
LUTHER MEMORIAL ACADEMY Erie 3.1 mi 6.4
MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL Erie 2.6 mi 5.7
CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Erie 3.2 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 16509 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,880

Median Home Value

$207,500

Median Rent

$1,074/mo

Population

28,133

College Educated

36.9%

Homeownership

71.1%

Avg Commute

16.1 min

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Median Age

42.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St George Grade School

What grades does St George Grade School serve?

St George Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St George Grade School?

St George Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St George Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at St George Grade School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St George Grade School rank in PA?

St George Grade School ranks #665 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St George Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

St George Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St George Grade School a private school?

Yes, St George Grade 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 George Grade School a religious school?

St George Grade School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
367
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Erie County

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