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#789 of 873 private schools in PA

St Louise De Marillac School

Elementary School

310 MCMURRAY RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Private

Enrollment

507

Student-Teacher

20.7:1

Score

3.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#789 of 873

In Pittsburgh

#46 of 46

public schools

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St Louise De Marillac School

3.9/10

Elementary School in Pittsburgh · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.5/10

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9.6/10

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About St Louise De Marillac School

St Louise De Marillac School is a private elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. St Louise De Marillac School serves approximately 507 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Louise De Marillac School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares2.5 pts below PA schools
  • This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Louise De Marillac School runs 20.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

St Louise De Marillac 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 Louise De Marillac School compares to 132 public schools serving similar grades in Pittsburgh, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
This School
vs
12.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
507
This School
vs
420
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.9
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 97.8% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Asian 0.4% vs 0%
St Louise De Marillac School Pittsburgh Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Louise De Marillac School (this school) 3.9
Streams El Sch 9.1
Boyce MS 9.3
Baker El Sch 8.9
Eisenhower El Sch 8.8
Fort Couch MS 8.5
Markham El Sch 9.0
Foster El Sch 8.8
Abraham Lincoln El Sch 8.4
Hoover El Sch 8.7
Myrtle Ave Sch 7.7
Mellon MS 8.5
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr 5.5
McAnnulty El Sch 6.0
Washington El Sch 9.2
Jefferson El Sch 8.4
Jefferson MS 8.5
Howe El Sch 8.3
Whitehall El Sch 6.5
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS 6.2
Lincoln El Sch 8.0

Showing 20 of 132 schools. View all schools in Pittsburgh

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)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Enrollment 507
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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 97.8%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

310 MCMURRAY RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Louise De Marillac School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. William Penn El Sch (rated 9.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Bethel Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is Streams El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Markham El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pittsburgh, see our Pittsburgh schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
George Washington El Sch Bethel Park 0.6 mi 8.5
Upper Saint Clair HS Pittsburgh 1.2 mi 9.6
Bethel Memorial El Sch Bethel Park 1.1 mi 6.5
Streams El Sch Pittsburgh 1.2 mi 9.1
Boyce MS Pittsburgh 1.2 mi 9.3
WESTMINSTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Pittsburgh 1.6 mi
Baker El Sch Pittsburgh 1.8 mi 8.9
AVE MARIA ACADEMY - BETHEL CAMPUS Pittsburgh 2.1 mi 5.8
Eisenhower El Sch Pittsburgh 2.3 mi 8.8
William Penn El Sch Bethel Park 2.0 mi 9.4
Bethel Park HS Bethel Park 2.0 mi 7.3
McMurray El Sch Mcmurray 2.5 mi 8.8
Independence MS Bethel Park 2.2 mi 7.1
Fort Couch MS Pittsburgh 2.6 mi 8.5
Benjamin Franklin El Sch Bethel Park 2.2 mi 8.9
KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER Mount Lebanon 2.8 mi
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bethel Park 2.8 mi 7.3
Peters Twp HS Mcmurray 3.3 mi 8.6
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS Bethel Park 2.8 mi 8.4
Markham El Sch Pittsburgh 3.6 mi 9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 15241 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$144,583

Median Home Value

$390,200

Median Rent

$1,713/mo

Population

21,941

College Educated

70.8%

Homeownership

83.3%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Median Age

44.2

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Mt Penn Primary Ctr Reading, PA 3.9
Northwest El Sch Lebanon, PA 3.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Louise De Marillac School

What grades does St Louise De Marillac School serve?

St Louise De Marillac School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Louise De Marillac School?

St Louise De Marillac School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louise De Marillac School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Louise De Marillac School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Louise De Marillac School rank in PA?

St Louise De Marillac School ranks #789 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Louise De Marillac School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Louise De Marillac School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Louise De Marillac School a private school?

Yes, St Louise De Marillac 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 Louise De Marillac School a religious school?

St Louise De Marillac School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
507
Gender Split
36% M / 64% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County

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