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St Monica Catholic Academy

Elementary School

609 10TH ST, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Private

Enrollment

102

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#392 of 873

In Beaver Falls

#3 of 3

public schools

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St Monica Catholic Academy

6.7/10

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

Central EL Sch

3.0/10

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Beaver Falls MS

3.1/10

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About St Monica Catholic Academy

St Monica Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Beaver Falls, PA. St Monica Catholic Academy serves approximately 102 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Monica Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #392 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

At 102 students, St Monica Catholic Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, St Monica Catholic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Monica Catholic Academy 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 Monica Catholic Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Beaver Falls, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
102
This School
vs
474
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
4.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80.4% vs 0%
Black 9.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.8% vs 0%
St Monica Catholic Academy Beaver Falls Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Monica Catholic Academy (this school) 6.7
Central El Sch 3.0
Beaver Falls MS 3.1
Patterson Primary Sch 5.9
Highland MS 3.9
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch 8.2

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+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.6:1
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- 7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 34%
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 102
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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 80.4%
Black 9.8%
Hispanic 7.8%
Two or More 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

609 10TH ST, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Monica Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dutch Ridge El Sch (rated 8.2/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Beaver), which scores notably higher. Another option is Blackhawk Intermediate Sch (rated 8.2/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rochester Area Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Rochester), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Beaver Falls, see our Beaver Falls schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Central El Sch Beaver Falls 0.4 mi 3.0
Beaver Falls MS Beaver Falls 0.5 mi 3.1
Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls 0.6 mi 6.0
Patterson Primary Sch Beaver Falls 0.9 mi 5.9
New Brighton Area MS New Brighton 1.2 mi 5.0
New Brighton Area El Sch New Brighton 1.4 mi 5.8
New Brighton Area HS New Brighton 1.4 mi 7.3
THE SCHOOL AT MCGUIRE MEMORIAL New Brighton 1.4 mi 7.2
BEAVER CO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -UPPER Beaver Falls 2.0 mi 7.6
BEAVER COUNTY CHRISTIAN Beaver Falls 2.2 mi 6.7
Dutch Ridge El Sch Beaver 2.7 mi 8.2
Beaver Area MS Beaver 3.7 mi 5.3
Beaver Area SHS Beaver 3.8 mi 7.0
Highland MS Beaver Falls 2.9 mi 3.9
SS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL Beaver 3.7 mi 5.8
College Square El Sch Beaver 3.8 mi 6.6
Rochester High School Rochester 3.6 mi 8.1
Rochester MS Rochester 3.6 mi 8.4
Rochester Area Elementary School Rochester 3.6 mi 7.6
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch Beaver Falls 3.3 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 15010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,253

Median Home Value

$196,600

Median Rent

$833/mo

Population

28,621

College Educated

30.6%

Homeownership

72.8%

Avg Commute

26.9 min

Poverty Rate

11%

Median Age

38.7

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DIVINE REDEEMER SCHOOL Ford City, PA 6.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Monica Catholic Academy

What grades does St Monica Catholic Academy serve?

St Monica Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Monica Catholic Academy?

St Monica Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Monica Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Monica Catholic Academy is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Monica Catholic Academy rank in PA?

St Monica Catholic Academy ranks #392 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Monica Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Monica Catholic Academy 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 Monica Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Monica Catholic Academy 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 Monica Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Monica Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
102
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Beaver County

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