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#435 of 873 private schools in PA
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St Peter the Apostle School
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1009 N 5TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19123
- 17.7:1 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
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Where St Peter the Apostle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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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
$95,872
Median home value
$544,700
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
33.5%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow James R SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Al-aqsa Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Kearny Gen Philip SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Moffet John SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Peter the Apostle School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Peter the Apostle School
St Peter the Apostle School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Peter the Apostle School
What grades does St Peter the Apostle School serve?
St Peter the Apostle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peter the Apostle School?
St Peter the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter the Apostle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter the Apostle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter the Apostle School rank in PA?
St Peter the Apostle School ranks #435 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Peter the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter the Apostle 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 the Apostle School a private school?
Yes, St Peter the Apostle 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 the Apostle School a religious school?
St Peter the Apostle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 922-5958
- Area population (ZIP 19123)
- 19,327
- Area average commute
- 30.3 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 19123; 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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