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#323 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 37% of private schools
St Margaret Mary School
Elementary School · Harrisburg, PA
A private elementary school in Harrisburg, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2826 HERR ST, Harrisburg, PA 17103
- 15.1:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where St Margaret Mary School 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,383
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17103; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansel & Gretel Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg Catholic Elementry SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Margaret Mary School is listed in Harrisburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Margaret Mary School
St Margaret Mary School is a private elementary school in Harrisburg, PA, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Margaret Mary School
What grades does St Margaret Mary School serve?
St Margaret Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Margaret Mary School?
St Margaret Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Margaret Mary School rank in PA?
St Margaret Mary School ranks #323 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Margaret Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Margaret Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Margaret Mary School a private school?
Yes, St Margaret Mary 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 Margaret Mary School a religious school?
St Margaret Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Phone
- (717) 232-3771
- Area population (ZIP 17103)
- 12,774
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.9
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 17103; 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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