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St John Neumann Regional School

Elementary School

259 LAFAYETTE AVE, Palmerton, PA 18071

Private

Enrollment

112

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#472 of 873

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St John Neumann Regional School

6.4/10

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

S S Palmer EL Sch

5.5/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Parkside Education Center

7.0/10

0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St John Neumann Regional School

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

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 112 students, St John Neumann Regional School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.3:1 students to teachers, St John Neumann Regional School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St John Neumann Regional 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 John Neumann Regional School compares to the 4 public schools in Palmerton, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
This School
vs
12.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
112
This School
vs
329
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.8% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
St John Neumann Regional School Palmerton Public Avg

All Schools in Palmerton

School Rating
St John Neumann Regional School (this school) 6.4
S S Palmer El Sch 5.5
Parkside Education Center 7.0
Palmerton Area JHS 6.3
Palmerton Area HS 7.0

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)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
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 Index 5%
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 112
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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 97.3%
Hispanic 1.8%
Black 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

259 LAFAYETTE AVE, Palmerton, PA 18071

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Neumann Regional School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Schnecksville Sch (rated 8.6/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Schnecksville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Towamensing El Sch (rated 8.5/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Lehighton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lehigh El Sch (rated 7.8/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Walnutport), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Palmerton, see our Palmerton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.4 mi
School Distance Rating
S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton 0.1 mi 5.5
Parkside Education Center Palmerton 0.2 mi 7.0
Palmerton Area HS Palmerton 0.6 mi 7.0
Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton 0.6 mi 6.3
Slatington El Sch Slatington 2.6 mi 5.8
Northern Lehigh SHS Slatington 2.9 mi 7.1
Northern Lehigh MS Slatington 3.0 mi 5.6
ST JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL SCHOOL Slatington 4.0 mi 6.4
Towamensing El Sch Lehighton 5.3 mi 8.5
Peters El Sch Slatington 5.8 mi 6.6
Lehigh El Sch Walnutport 4.9 mi 7.8
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES ISST Weissport 5.1 mi 6.8
VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY Lehighton 5.5 mi
PACKER RIDGE ACADEMY Lehighton 6.4 mi 6.7
Lehighton Area MS Lehighton 6.2 mi 4.9
WILLOW ACADEMY Lehighton 6.2 mi 6.2
Lehighton Area HS Lehighton 6.2 mi 7.2
Lehighton Area Elementary Center Lehighton 6.2 mi 7.3
Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe 7.8 mi 6.0
Schnecksville Sch Schnecksville 9.4 mi 8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 18071 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,996

Median Home Value

$195,200

Median Rent

$949/mo

Population

11,047

College Educated

15.5%

Homeownership

70.5%

Avg Commute

30.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

48.4

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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