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#322 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 37% of private schools
St Stephen School
Elementary School · Oil City, PA
A private elementary school in Oil City, PA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
214 REED ST, Oil City, PA 16301
- 9.4:1 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.
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Where St Stephen School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oil City), 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
$57,368
Median home value
$84,800
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16301; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Street SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–4 | 0.3 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Smedley Street SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–1 | 0.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 104 | 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 Stephen School is listed in Oil City, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Stephen School
St Stephen School is a private elementary school in Oil City, PA, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Stephen School
What grades does St Stephen School serve?
St Stephen School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Stephen School?
St Stephen School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephen School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Stephen School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Stephen School rank in PA?
St Stephen School ranks #322 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Stephen School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Stephen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Stephen School a private school?
Yes, St Stephen 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 Stephen School a religious school?
St Stephen School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Venango County
- Phone
- (814) 677-3098
- Area population (ZIP 16301)
- 15,067
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 16301; 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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