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#125 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 14% of private schools

St Stephens Lutheran Academy

School · Zelienople, PA

A private school in Zelienople, PA serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

70 W BEAVER ST, Zelienople, PA 16063

  • 4.1:1 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)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
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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Enrollment130
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Stephens Lutheran Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$86,533

Median home value

$294,100

Median rent

$1,166/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White85.4%
Two or More7.7%
Black5.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

St Stephens Lutheran Academy is listed in Zelienople, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Stephens Lutheran Academy

St Stephens Lutheran Academy is a private school in Zelienople, PA, serving approximately 130 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Stephens Lutheran Academy

What grades does St Stephens Lutheran Academy serve?

St Stephens Lutheran Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend St Stephens Lutheran Academy?

St Stephens Lutheran Academy has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Stephens Lutheran Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Stephens Lutheran Academy is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Stephens Lutheran Academy rank in PA?

St Stephens Lutheran Academy ranks #125 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Stephens Lutheran Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Stephens Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Stephens Lutheran Academy a private school?

Yes, St Stephens Lutheran Academy 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 Stephens Lutheran Academy a religious school?

No, St Stephens Lutheran Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
130
Gender Split
77% M / 23% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Butler County
Area population (ZIP 16063)
8,188
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
41.9
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 16063; 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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