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#479 of 873 private schools in PA

St Sebastian Regional Catholic School

Elementary School · Belle Vernon, PA

A private elementary school in Belle Vernon, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

815 BROAD AVE, Belle Vernon, PA 15012

  • 12.9:1 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)
B-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
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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Enrollment179
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Sebastian Regional Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$61,903

Median home value

$187,500

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.6%
Two or More5.6%
Black2.2%
Pacific Islander0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monessen EL CtrEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.9 mi325Compare →
Marion EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.5K–62.0 mi662Compare →
Charleroi Area EL CtrEnrollment path unverified6.2K–53.7 mi603Compare →
Ringgold EL Sch SouthEnrollment path unverified5.5K–43.9 mi550Compare →

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 Sebastian Regional Catholic School is listed in Belle Vernon, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Sebastian Regional Catholic School

St Sebastian Regional Catholic School is a private elementary school in Belle Vernon, PA, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Sebastian Regional Catholic School

What grades does St Sebastian Regional Catholic School serve?

St Sebastian Regional Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Sebastian Regional Catholic School?

St Sebastian Regional Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Sebastian Regional Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Sebastian Regional Catholic School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Sebastian Regional Catholic School rank in PA?

St Sebastian Regional Catholic School ranks #479 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Sebastian Regional Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Sebastian Regional Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Sebastian Regional Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Sebastian Regional Catholic 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 Sebastian Regional Catholic School a religious school?

St Sebastian Regional Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
179
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Westmoreland County
Area population (ZIP 15012)
15,294
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
47.4
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 15012; 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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