Excellent
#80 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 9% of private schools
St Peters School
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
319 LOMBARD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- 8.1:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Peters School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$104,190
Median home value
$524,900
Median rent
$1,679/mo
College educated
69.2%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19147; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Interparochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Mccall Gen George a SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Meredith William M SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Chesterbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Peters School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Peters School
St Peters School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Peters School
What grades does St Peters School serve?
St Peters School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peters School?
St Peters School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peters School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peters School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peters School rank in PA?
St Peters School ranks #80 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Peters School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peters School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Peters School a private school?
Yes, St Peters School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian 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 Peters School a religious school?
No, St Peters School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 925-3963
- Area population (ZIP 19147)
- 38,747
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 19147; 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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