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#42 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 5% of private schools

St Katherine Day School -upper

School · Radnor, PA

A private school in Radnor, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

211 W MATSONFORD RD, Radnor, PA 19087

  • 5.8:1 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)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment74
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Katherine Day School -upper sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$165,451

Median home value

$693,200

Median rent

$2,130/mo

College educated

78.1%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black62.2%
White31.1%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Grayson SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–120.0 mi138Compare →
The Agnes Irwin SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5PK–121.2 mi573Compare →
Main Line Classical Academy IncPrivate · tuition8.4K–92.2 mi74Compare →
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn MawrPrivate · tuition8.1K–122.4 mi200Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Katherine Day School -upper is listed in Radnor, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Katherine Day School -upper

St Katherine Day School -upper is a private school in Radnor, PA, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Katherine Day School -upper

What grades does St Katherine Day School -upper serve?

St Katherine Day School -upper serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend St Katherine Day School -upper?

St Katherine Day School -upper has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Katherine Day School -upper?

The student-teacher ratio at St Katherine Day School -upper is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Katherine Day School -upper rank in PA?

St Katherine Day School -upper ranks #42 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Katherine Day School -upper's MySchoolScout rating?

St Katherine Day School -upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Katherine Day School -upper a private school?

Yes, St Katherine Day School -upper 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 Katherine Day School -upper a religious school?

St Katherine Day School -upper has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
74
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Area population (ZIP 19087)
33,770
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
39.8
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 19087; 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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