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Bear Lane School
Middle School
51 BEAR LN, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
21:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
21:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Bear Lane School
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About Bear Lane School
Bear Lane School is a private middle school in Punxsutawney, PA. Bear Lane School serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Bear Lane School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Bear Lane School runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Bear Lane School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Punxsutawney
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bear Lane School (this school) | — |
| Punxsutawney Area HS | 5.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Private · Amish
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Address
- 51 BEAR LN, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
- Phone
- (814) 427-4243
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
51 BEAR LN, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bear Lane School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Wasson Avenue El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 7.7 miles away, in nearby Dubois). Another option is C G Johnson El Sch (rated 7.8/10, 6.6 miles away, in nearby Reynoldsville). Additionally, Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School (rated 7.0/10, 8.0 miles away, in nearby Reynoldsville). For more schools in Punxsutawney, see our Punxsutawney schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILLOW DRIVE SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 1.0 mi | — |
| VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 0.8 mi | — |
| PINE VALLEY SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 0.8 mi | — |
| ROCK DUMP SCHOOL Reynoldsville | 1.5 mi | — |
| KENTUCKY AVENUE AMISH SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 1.6 mi | 2.7 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 1.7 mi | — |
| BLOSE HILL AMISH SCHOOL Reynoldsville | 2.2 mi | — |
| LONE OAK AMISH SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 2.0 mi | — |
| MAPLE GROVE AMISH SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 2.6 mi | — |
| BUTCHERS RUN AMISH SCHOOL Troutville | 2.9 mi | — |
| SUNSET VIEW AMISH SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 3.1 mi | — |
| TROUT RUN SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 3.8 mi | — |
| WEBER ROAD SCHOOL Luthersburg | 4.9 mi | — |
| HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL Punxsutawney | 5.1 mi | 3.0 |
| C G Johnson El Sch Reynoldsville | 6.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Wasson Avenue El Sch Dubois | 7.7 mi | 9.1 |
| PLEASANT VIEW SCHOOL Rossiter | 7.8 mi | — |
| Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School Reynoldsville | 8.0 mi | 7.0 |
| DUBOIS AREA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Du Bois | 8.4 mi | 6.0 |
| DUBOIS AREA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Du Bois | 8.4 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15767 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$49,907
Median Home Value
$125,700
Median Rent
$823/mo
Population
14,136
College Educated
18.5%
Homeownership
70.4%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Median Age
43
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bear Lane School
What grades does Bear Lane School serve?
Bear Lane School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Bear Lane School?
Bear Lane School has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Lane School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bear Lane School a private school?
Yes, Bear Lane 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 Bear Lane School a religious school?
Bear Lane School has a Amish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (814) 427-4243
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