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#647 of 873 private schools in PA
Christian Light School
School · Bedford, PA
A private school in Bedford, PA serving grades 1st – 11th.
128 CHRISTIAN LIGHT RD, Bedford, PA 15522
- 7.9:1 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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average532/100K
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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
$62,679
Median home value
$197,900
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15522; 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)
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Christian Light School is listed in Bedford, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Christian Light School
Christian Light School is a private school in Bedford, PA, serving approximately 42 students in grades 1st-11th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christian Light School
What grades does Christian Light School serve?
Christian Light School serves students in grades 1st through 11th.
How many students attend Christian Light School?
Christian Light School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian Light School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian Light School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Christian Light School rank in PA?
Christian Light School ranks #647 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Christian Light School's MySchoolScout rating?
Christian Light School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Christian Light School a private school?
Yes, Christian Light 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 Christian Light School a religious school?
Christian Light School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 11th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Phone
- (814) 623-9445
- Area population (ZIP 15522)
- 10,865
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
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 15522; 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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