Very Good
#139 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 16% of private schools
Adams County Christian Academy
School · Gettysburg, PA
A private school in Gettysburg, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1865 BIGLERVILLE RD, Gettysburg, PA 17325
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Adams County Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gettysburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,351
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Forest Lane Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Adams County Christian Academy is listed in Gettysburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Adams County Christian Academy
Adams County Christian Academy is a private school in Gettysburg, PA, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams County Christian Academy
What grades does Adams County Christian Academy serve?
Adams County Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Adams County Christian Academy?
Adams County Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams County Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams County Christian Academy is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Adams County Christian Academy rank in PA?
Adams County Christian Academy ranks #139 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Adams County Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams County Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Adams County Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Adams County Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Adams County Christian Academy a religious school?
Adams County Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (717) 334-9177
- Area population (ZIP 17325)
- 29,857
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 17325; 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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