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#826 of 873 private schools in PA
Cherry Grove Parochial School
Middle School · Ephrata, PA
A private middle school in Ephrata, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
275 ROCK RD, Ephrata, PA 17522
- 15.5:1 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 Cherry Grove 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated938/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,865
Median home value
$263,600
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17522; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.6 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Lititz Area Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Ephrata Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–6 | 3.7 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Ephrata MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cherry Grove Parochial School is listed in Ephrata, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cherry Grove Parochial School
Cherry Grove Parochial School is a private middle school in Ephrata, PA, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Grove Parochial School
What grades does Cherry Grove Parochial School serve?
Cherry Grove Parochial School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Cherry Grove Parochial School?
Cherry Grove Parochial School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Grove Parochial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Grove Parochial School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cherry Grove Parochial School rank in PA?
Cherry Grove Parochial School ranks #826 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Cherry Grove Parochial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Grove Parochial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cherry Grove Parochial School a private school?
Yes, Cherry Grove Parochial School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cherry Grove Parochial School a religious school?
Cherry Grove Parochial School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 627-0564
- Area population (ZIP 17522)
- 33,601
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 17522; 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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