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St Margaret School

Elementary School

227 N NARBERTH AVE, Narberth, PA 19072

Private

Enrollment

239

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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St Margaret School

6.7/10

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

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About St Margaret School

St Margaret School is a private elementary school in Narberth, PA. St Margaret School serves approximately 239 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Margaret School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.3 pts above PA schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Margaret 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 Margaret School compares to the 2 public schools in Narberth, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
This School
vs
10.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
239
This School
vs
659
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
9.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70.7% vs 0%
Black 15.1% vs 0%
Asian 3.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%
St Margaret School Narberth Public Avg

All Schools in Narberth

School Rating
St Margaret School (this school) 6.7
Penn Valley Sch 9.6
Welsh Valley MS 9.0

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+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 47%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 239
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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 70.7%
Black 15.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

227 N NARBERTH AVE, Narberth, PA 19072

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Margaret School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Merion El Sch (rated 9.6/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Merion Station), which scores notably higher. Another option is Penn Valley Sch (rated 9.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cynwyd Sch (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Bala Cynwyd), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Narberth, see our Narberth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
GAN CHABAD OF THE MAIN LINE Merion Station 0.4 mi
Merion El Sch Merion Station 0.6 mi 9.6
WALDRON MERCY ACADEMY Merion Station 0.6 mi 7.7
MAIN LINE REFORM TEMPLE SCHOOL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD Wynnewood 0.7 mi
Penn Valley Sch Narberth 0.9 mi 9.6
ST KATHERINE SCHOOL Wynnewood 1.0 mi 8.7
TEMPLE BETH HILLEL-BETH EL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Wynnewood 1.0 mi
CHILDRENS SCHOOL AT ST JOHNS Bala Cynwyd 0.9 mi
THE MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER PHILA Bala Cynwyd 1.0 mi 7.0
Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd 1.0 mi 9.0
ANCONA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wynnewood 1.1 mi
Lower Merion HS Ardmore 1.0 mi 9.6
Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd 1.0 mi 9.2
KOHELET YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL Merion Station 1.1 mi 7.7
Welsh Valley MS Narberth 1.4 mi 9.0
TEMPLE ADATH ISRAELEARLYCHILDHOOD CENTER Merion Station 1.2 mi
OVERBROOK PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Philadelphia 1.5 mi
THE GATEWAY SCHOOL Wynnewood 1.3 mi
TALMUDICAL YESHIVA OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia 1.5 mi 5.5
PHILA YESHIVA Philadelphia 1.5 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19072 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$175,833

Median Home Value

$776,500

Median Rent

$1,956/mo

Population

10,352

College Educated

81.9%

Homeownership

72.4%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Median Age

45.3

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BEAVER COUNTY CHRISTIAN Beaver Falls, PA 6.7
Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch New Paris, PA 6.7
Dobson James Sch Philadelphia, PA 6.7
Kreutz Creek El Sch Hellam, PA 6.7
Lyndwood El Sch Hanover Township, PA 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Margaret School

What grades does St Margaret School serve?

St Margaret School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Margaret School?

St Margaret School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Margaret School rank in PA?

St Margaret School ranks #378 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Margaret School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Margaret School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 School a private school?

Yes, St Margaret 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 School a religious school?

St Margaret School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
87 Very Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
239
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County

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