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#437 of 873 private schools in PA

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St Peter School

Elementary School · Reading, PA

A private elementary school in Reading, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

225 S 5TH ST, Reading, PA 19602

  • 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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-2.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment236
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Peter 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,179

Median home value

$73,000

Median rent

$978/mo

College educated

10.9%

Homeownership

26.8%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian56.8%
White22.5%
Hispanic10.6%
Two or More8.9%
Pacific Islander1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tyson-schoener EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–40.1 mi384Compare →
Amanda E Stout EL SchEnrollment path unverified2.0PK–40.5 mi738Compare →
Tenth & Penn EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–40.5 mi365Compare →
Lauers Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified2.1PK–40.6 mi566Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Peter School is listed in Reading, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Peter School

St Peter School is a private elementary school in Reading, PA, serving approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Peter School

What grades does St Peter School serve?

St Peter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Peter School?

St Peter School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Peter School is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peter School rank in PA?

St Peter School ranks #437 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Peter School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peter 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 Peter School a private school?

Yes, St Peter 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 Peter School a religious school?

St Peter School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
236
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Berks County
Area population (ZIP 19602)
18,001
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
33.4
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 19602; 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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