Excellent
#89 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 10% of private schools
Valley Forge Baptist Academy
School · Collegeville, PA
A private school in Collegeville, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
616 S TRAPPE RD, Collegeville, PA 19426
- 8.9:1 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 Valley Forge Baptist Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average696/100K
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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
$151,030
Median home value
$471,200
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19426; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,164 | Compare → |
| Kimberton Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 200 | 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.
Valley Forge Baptist Academy is listed in Collegeville, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Forge Baptist Academy
Valley Forge Baptist Academy is a private school in Collegeville, PA, serving approximately 194 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Forge Baptist Academy
What grades does Valley Forge Baptist Academy serve?
Valley Forge Baptist Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Forge Baptist Academy?
Valley Forge Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Baptist Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Forge Baptist Academy rank in PA?
Valley Forge Baptist Academy ranks #89 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Valley Forge Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Forge Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Forge Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, Valley Forge Baptist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Valley Forge Baptist Academy a religious school?
Valley Forge Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 892-1884
- Area population (ZIP 19426)
- 43,284
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 19426; 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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