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#192 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 22% of private schools

The Timothy School

School · Berwyn, PA

A private school in Berwyn, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

973 OLD LANCASTER RD, Berwyn, PA 19312

  • 4.6:1 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 Ratio4.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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School Day Length5.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,062
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
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-5.2 / 10
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Enrollment69
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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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The neighborhood

Where The Timothy 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$199,107

Median home value

$805,400

Median rent

$1,678/mo

College educated

75.7%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White62.3%
Black17.4%
Asian13.0%
Hispanic7.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Regina Luminis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8K–120.6 mi141Compare →
Delaware Valley Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition7.91–121.7 mi217Compare →
Royer-greaves School for BlindPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.8 mi16Compare →
Woodlynde SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0K–122.3 mi230Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The Timothy School is listed in Berwyn, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Timothy School

The Timothy School is a private school in Berwyn, PA, serving approximately 69 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Timothy School

What grades does The Timothy School serve?

The Timothy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend The Timothy School?

The Timothy School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Timothy School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Timothy School rank in PA?

The Timothy School ranks #192 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is The Timothy School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Timothy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Timothy School a private school?

Yes, The Timothy 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 Timothy School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
69
Gender Split
75% M / 25% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5.9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Area population (ZIP 19312)
11,901
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
45.7
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 19312; 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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