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#92 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 10% of private schools

Wyncote Academy

High School · Melrose Park, PA

A private high school in Melrose Park, PA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

7613 OLD YORK RD, Melrose Park, PA 19027

  • 3.2:1 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 Ratio3.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,237.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index36%
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-4.6 / 10
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Enrollment56
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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 Wyncote Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$105,190

Median home value

$348,700

Median rent

$1,439/mo

College educated

56.1%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black78.6%
White16.1%
Hispanic5.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mesivta Yesodei YisroelPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.1 mi25Compare →
New Medina Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition6.3privateK–121.3 mi49Compare →
Building 21Enrollment path unverified5.29–121.4 mi382Compare →
Aspira Bilingual Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–121.5 mi957Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wyncote Academy is listed in Melrose Park, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Wyncote Academy

Wyncote Academy is a private high school in Melrose Park, PA, serving approximately 56 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wyncote Academy

What grades does Wyncote Academy serve?

Wyncote Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Wyncote Academy?

Wyncote Academy has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyncote Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Wyncote Academy is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Wyncote Academy rank in PA?

Wyncote Academy ranks #92 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Wyncote Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Wyncote Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Wyncote Academy a private school?

Yes, Wyncote Academy 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 Wyncote Academy a religious school?

No, Wyncote Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
56
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 19027)
20,412
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
43
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 19027; 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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