St. Demetrius School in Gallitzin, PA, offers co–ed education for grades K–8 in a rural/small town community.
The school enrolls 62 udents and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 5 full–time teachers.
Demetrius is affiliated with the Catholic religion and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
The school provides an elementary and middle school program with a focus on regular academic inruction.
Tuition details are not specified, but enrollment size and grade span make it a small K–8 Catholic private school option in Gallitzin.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Demetrius School?
The application deadline for St. Demetrius School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Demetrius School is Blair County Christian School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is All Saints Catholic School (2.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
220 Powell Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
4.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9
Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
(Catholic)
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
6.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Blair County Christian School
(Baptist)
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blair County Christian School
(Baptist)
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Soaring Heights School - Mifflintown
Special Education School
23215 Route 34 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
8.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
220 Powell Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
4.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9
Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
(Catholic)
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
6.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Blair County Christian School
(Baptist)
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Soaring Heights School - Mifflintown
Special Education School
23215 Route 34 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
220 Powell Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Blair County Christian School
(Baptist)
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Altoona Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Conemaugh Twp Area Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1516 Tire Hill Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-4080
9329.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
9330.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
9330.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 917 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Windber Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
9331.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Windber Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
9331.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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