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#859 of 873 private schools in PA
Barefoot School
Middle School · Milroy, PA
A private middle school in Milroy, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
649 BAREFOOT RD, Milroy, PA 17063
- 32:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Barefoot School 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,928
Median home value
$113,500
Median rent
$689/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
30.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17063; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyview SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Locust HillPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Back Mountain Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Shale Bank Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.5 | 1–8 | 2.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Barefoot School is listed in Milroy, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Barefoot School
Barefoot School is a private middle school in Milroy, PA, serving approximately 32 students in grades 1st-8th with a 32:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #859 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barefoot School
What grades does Barefoot School serve?
Barefoot School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Barefoot School?
Barefoot School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barefoot School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barefoot School is 32:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Barefoot School rank in PA?
Barefoot School ranks #859 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Barefoot School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barefoot School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Barefoot School a private school?
Yes, Barefoot School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Barefoot School a religious school?
Barefoot School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mifflin County
- Area population (ZIP 17063)
- 3,191
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 17063; 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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