Excellent
#4 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 1% of private schools
The Pathway School
School · Norristown, PA
A private school in Norristown, PA serving grades 2nd – 12th.
162 EGYPT RD, Norristown, PA 19403
- 5.5:1 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 The Pathway School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,433/100K
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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
$101,996
Median home value
$355,700
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 4,432 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania Virtual CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 2,954 | Compare → |
| Penn Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–9 | 3.9 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
The Pathway School is listed in Norristown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Pathway School
The Pathway School is a private school in Norristown, PA, serving approximately 164 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Pathway School
What grades does The Pathway School serve?
The Pathway School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend The Pathway School?
The Pathway School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pathway School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pathway School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Pathway School rank in PA?
The Pathway School ranks #4 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is The Pathway School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pathway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Pathway School a private school?
Yes, The Pathway 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 The Pathway School a religious school?
No, The Pathway School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 213 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 277-0660
- Area population (ZIP 19403)
- 43,967
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 19403; 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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