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St Mary Interparochial School

Elementary School

440 LOCUST ST, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Private

Enrollment

250

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#434 of 873

In Philadelphia

#54 of 95

public schools

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St Mary Interparochial School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Philadelphia · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Mary Interparochial School

St Mary Interparochial School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. St Mary Interparochial School serves approximately 250 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Interparochial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Mary Interparochial 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 Mary Interparochial School compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
This School
vs
13.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
250
This School
vs
576
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 74% vs 0%
Black 5.6% vs 0%
Asian 4.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%
St Mary Interparochial School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Mary Interparochial School (this school) 6.5
McCall Gen George A Sch 8.9
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus 4.3
Meredith William M Sch 8.9
Nebinger George W Sch 7.8
Vare-Washington El Sch 8.4
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS 7.8
Universal Institute CS 3.0
Independence CS 6.0
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch 7.9
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch 6.6
Christopher Columbus CS 7.2
Stanton Edwin M Sch 4.6
Math Civics and Sciences CS 3.8
Kearny Gen Philip Sch 3.3
The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy 4.2
Russell Byers CS 2.1
Spring Garden Sch 3.2
Freire CS 3.8
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 8.7
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch 8.0

Showing 20 of 243 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

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)
B 6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 44%
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 250
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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 74.0%
Two or More 10.4%
Black 5.6%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic 2.8%
Pacific Islander 2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

440 LOCUST ST, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary Interparochial School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McCall Gen George A Sch (rated 8.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Meredith William M Sch (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Vare-Washington El Sch (rated 8.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY Philadelphia 0.1 mi
McCall Gen George A Sch Philadelphia 0.2 mi 8.9
ST PETERS SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.2 mi 8.0
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus Philadelphia 0.3 mi 4.3
National Constitution Center HS Philadelphia 0.3 mi 7.3
Meredith William M Sch Philadelphia 0.5 mi 8.9
Nebinger George W Sch Philadelphia 0.7 mi 7.8
Vare-Washington El Sch Philadelphia 0.9 mi 8.4
THE BRIDGE WAY SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.9 mi
Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia 0.8 mi 8.3
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS Philadelphia 1.0 mi 7.8
Creative and Performing Arts Philadelphia 1.0 mi 7.5
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch Philadelphia 1.2 mi 6.6
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch Philadelphia 1.1 mi 7.9
Kearny Gen Philip Sch Philadelphia 1.2 mi 3.3
QUADRAT ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.2 mi
Universal Institute CS Philadelphia 1.0 mi 3.0
Math Civics and Sciences CS Philadelphia 1.2 mi 3.8
Independence CS Philadelphia 1.0 mi 6.0
Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia 1.3 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$129,779

Median Home Value

$528,700

Median Rent

$2,219/mo

Population

14,421

College Educated

80%

Homeownership

45.5%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary Interparochial School

What grades does St Mary Interparochial School serve?

St Mary Interparochial School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Mary Interparochial School?

St Mary Interparochial School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Interparochial School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Interparochial School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Interparochial School rank in PA?

St Mary Interparochial School ranks #434 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Mary Interparochial School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Interparochial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Interparochial School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Interparochial 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 Mary Interparochial School a religious school?

St Mary Interparochial School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
82 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
250
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County

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