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#428 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 49% of private schools
Anchor Christian Academy
High School · Lancaster, PA
A private high school in Lancaster, PA serving grades 7th – 12th.
530 MILTON RD, Lancaster, PA 17602
- 8.9:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Anchor 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,752
Median home value
$250,600
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17602; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| La Academia Partnership CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Mccaskey CampusEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,642 | Compare → |
| Way of Jesus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–10 | 2.3 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchor Christian Academy is listed in Lancaster, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Anchor Christian Academy
Anchor Christian Academy is a private high school in Lancaster, PA, serving approximately 70 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anchor Christian Academy
What grades does Anchor Christian Academy serve?
Anchor Christian Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Anchor Christian Academy?
Anchor Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Christian Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Anchor Christian Academy rank in PA?
Anchor Christian Academy ranks #428 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Anchor Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchor Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Anchor Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Anchor 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 Anchor Christian Academy a religious school?
Anchor Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 340-2230
- Area population (ZIP 17602)
- 51,461
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 17602; 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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