Very Good
#219 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 25% of private schools
St Rose of Lima School
Elementary School · Thomasville, PA
A private elementary school in Thomasville, PA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
115 N BIESECKER RD, Thomasville, PA 17364
- 8.2:1 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 Rose of Lima 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,799
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17364; 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)
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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.
St Rose of Lima School is listed in Thomasville, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Rose of Lima School
St Rose of Lima School is a private elementary school in Thomasville, PA, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Rose of Lima School
What grades does St Rose of Lima School serve?
St Rose of Lima School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Rose of Lima School?
St Rose of Lima School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Rose of Lima School rank in PA?
St Rose of Lima School ranks #219 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Rose of Lima School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Rose of Lima School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Rose of Lima School a private school?
Yes, St Rose of Lima 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 Rose of Lima School a religious school?
St Rose of Lima School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Phone
- (717) 792-0889
- Area population (ZIP 17364)
- 3,963
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 17364; 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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