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Assumption BVM School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pottsville, PA

112 S 7th St, Pottsville, PA 17901

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Pottsville

In Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Assumption BVM School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 136 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Allentown. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
136
Teachers
10.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    160’17–18158’19–20159’21–22136’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K23
    112
    29
    315
    49
    520
    613
    717
    818

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Assumption BVM School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Assumption BVM School

    What grades does Assumption BVM School serve?

    Assumption BVM School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Assumption BVM School?

    About 136 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Assumption BVM School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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