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#590 of 873 private schools in PA

Visitation School

Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA

A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

300 E LEHIGH AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19125

  • 22.3:1 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)
C-2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
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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Enrollment355
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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 Visitation 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 71Excellent Transit
  • Bike 78Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,504/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$110,842

Median home value

$373,600

Median rent

$1,743/mo

College educated

63.5%

Homeownership

60%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic70.7%
Black13.8%
Asian12.4%
White3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brown Henry a SchEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.2 mi306Compare →
Sankofa Freedom Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–120.2 mi662Compare →
Hunter William H SchEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.3 mi407Compare →
Sheppard Isaac SchEnrollment path unverified4.4K–40.4 mi133Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Visitation School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Visitation School

Visitation School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 355 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Visitation School

What grades does Visitation School serve?

Visitation School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Visitation School?

Visitation School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Visitation School?

The student-teacher ratio at Visitation School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Visitation School rank in PA?

Visitation School ranks #590 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Visitation School's MySchoolScout rating?

Visitation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Visitation School a private school?

Yes, Visitation School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Visitation School a religious school?

Visitation School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
355
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Area population (ZIP 19125)
25,331
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 19125; 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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