About the School
- James Lavelle Catholic School in West Mifflin, PA offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in an urban/large town setting.
- The school enrolls 160 students with 10 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
- It is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), serving families seeking a Catholic elementary and middle school program.
- The school's enrollment size places it among smaller PK–8 private schools in the West Mifflin area.
- James Lavelle Catholic School's community type and grade span provide local families an option for Catholic education from preschool to middle school.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for James Lavelle Catholic School?
The application deadline for James Lavelle Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to James Lavelle Catholic School is Good Shepherd School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Calvary Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1900 Clairton Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-1919
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 28 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Clairton Rd Rr 885
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-6249
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1900 Clairton Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-1919
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1900 Clairton Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-1919
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Christian
1900 Clairton Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-1919
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 28 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Clairton Rd Rr 885
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 469-6249
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 27 students
Christian
430 E 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
120 E 9th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 326-0023
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
299 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-8886
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 128 students
Catholic
1025 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-2492
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-4 | 27 students
Christian
430 E 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-5536
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
120 Anborn Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 461-6211
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students
Catholic
3 Saint Therese Ct
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 462-8163
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Islamic
2103 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 241-2124
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Homeville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4315 Eliza St
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
West Mifflin Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
91 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Steel Valley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Steel Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
1.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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