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#539 of 873 private schools in PA
St Joseph the Worker School
Elementary School · Orefield, PA
A private elementary school in Orefield, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1858 APPLEWOOD DR, Orefield, PA 18069
- 15.4:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,357
Median home value
$407,200
Median rent
$2,225/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18069; 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)
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| Active Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
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| Parkway Manor SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Fogelsville SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 503 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Joseph the Worker School is listed in Orefield, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph the Worker School
St Joseph the Worker School is a private elementary school in Orefield, PA, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph the Worker School
What grades does St Joseph the Worker School serve?
St Joseph the Worker School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph the Worker School?
St Joseph the Worker School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph the Worker School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph the Worker School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph the Worker School rank in PA?
St Joseph the Worker School ranks #539 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Joseph the Worker School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph the Worker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph the Worker School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph the Worker 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 Joseph the Worker School a religious school?
St Joseph the Worker School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Phone
- (610) 395-7221
- Area population (ZIP 18069)
- 8,804
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 18069; 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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