About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
220 Powell Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Catholic
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
23215 Route 34 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
220 Powell Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Catholic
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
23215 Route 34 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(814) 317-0412
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
220 Powell Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
School
(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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