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#244 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 28% of private schools

The Shipley School

School · Bryn Mawr, PA

A private school in Bryn Mawr, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

814 YARROW ST, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

  • 7.3:1 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-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,176
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index35%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment768
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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 The Shipley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$143,986

Median home value

$788,700

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

76.7%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White80.2%
Black7.6%
Two or More4.9%
Asian4.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Main Line Classical Academy IncPrivate · tuition8.4K–91.8 mi74Compare →
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn MawrPrivate · tuition8.1K–121.8 mi200Compare →
The Agnes Irwin SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5PK–121.9 mi573Compare →
St Katherine Day School -upperPrivate · tuition8.4K–122.6 mi74Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

The Shipley School is listed in Bryn Mawr, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Shipley School

The Shipley School is a private school in Bryn Mawr, PA, serving approximately 768 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Shipley School

What grades does The Shipley School serve?

The Shipley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The Shipley School?

The Shipley School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Shipley School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Shipley School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Shipley School rank in PA?

The Shipley School ranks #244 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is The Shipley School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Shipley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Shipley School a private school?

Yes, The Shipley 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 Shipley School a religious school?

No, The Shipley School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
768
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 19010)
22,004
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.7
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 19010; 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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