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#861 of 873 private schools in PA
Bower Hollow Parochial School
Middle School · Woodward, PA
A private middle school in Woodward, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
248 BOWER HOLLOW RD, Woodward, PA 16882
- 31:1 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 Bower Hollow Parochial 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,375
Median home value
$250,000
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16882; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Road SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.3 | 1–8 | 1.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Kramer Gap SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Misty Meadow SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Middle Road SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bower Hollow Parochial School is listed in Woodward, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bower Hollow Parochial School
Bower Hollow Parochial School is a private middle school in Woodward, PA, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-8th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bower Hollow Parochial School
What grades does Bower Hollow Parochial School serve?
Bower Hollow Parochial School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Bower Hollow Parochial School?
Bower Hollow Parochial School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bower Hollow Parochial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bower Hollow Parochial School is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bower Hollow Parochial School rank in PA?
Bower Hollow Parochial School ranks #861 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Bower Hollow Parochial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bower Hollow Parochial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bower Hollow Parochial School a private school?
Yes, Bower Hollow Parochial 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 Bower Hollow Parochial School a religious school?
Bower Hollow Parochial School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Area population (ZIP 16882)
- 460
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 16882; 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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