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#472 of 873 private schools in PA

St John Neumann Regional School

Elementary School · Palmerton, PA

A private elementary school in Palmerton, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

259 LAFAYETTE AVE, Palmerton, PA 18071

  • 9.3:1 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+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
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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Enrollment112
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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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The neighborhood

Where St John Neumann Regional 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated711/100K

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

$70,996

Median home value

$195,200

Median rent

$949/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White97.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
S S Palmer EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.52–60.1 mi392Compare →
Parkside Education CenterEnrollment path unverified7.0K–10.2 mi147Compare →
Slatington EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.83–62.6 mi493Compare →
St John Neumann Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–84.0 mi112Compare →

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 John Neumann Regional School is listed in Palmerton, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John Neumann Regional School

St John Neumann Regional School is a private elementary school in Palmerton, PA, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John Neumann Regional School

What grades does St John Neumann Regional School serve?

St John Neumann Regional School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St John Neumann Regional School?

St John Neumann Regional School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Neumann Regional School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Neumann Regional School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Neumann Regional School rank in PA?

St John Neumann Regional School ranks #472 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St John Neumann Regional School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Neumann Regional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Neumann Regional School a private school?

Yes, St John Neumann Regional 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 John Neumann Regional School a religious school?

St John Neumann Regional School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
112
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Carbon County
Area population (ZIP 18071)
11,047
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
48.4
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 18071; 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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