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#292 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 33% of private schools

St John Paul II Elementary

Elementary School · Hermitage, PA

A private elementary school in Hermitage, PA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

2335 HIGHLAND RD, Hermitage, PA 16148

  • 11.3:1 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)
B5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index39%
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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Enrollment148
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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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The neighborhood

Where St John Paul II Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K

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

$72,680

Median home value

$186,000

Median rent

$868/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White77.0%
Black12.8%
Two or More7.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Artman EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–30.7 mi620Compare →
Karen A. Ionta EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.44–50.7 mi290Compare →
Sharpsville Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.2 mi448Compare →
Case Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–61.3 mi478Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St John Paul II Elementary is listed in Hermitage, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John Paul II Elementary

St John Paul II Elementary is a private elementary school in Hermitage, PA, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John Paul II Elementary

What grades does St John Paul II Elementary serve?

St John Paul II Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St John Paul II Elementary?

St John Paul II Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Paul II Elementary rank in PA?

St John Paul II Elementary ranks #292 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St John Paul II Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Paul II Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Paul II Elementary a private school?

Yes, St John Paul II Elementary 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 Paul II Elementary a religious school?

St John Paul II Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
148
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County
Area population (ZIP 16148)
16,563
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
49.1
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 16148; 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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