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#579 of 873 private schools in PA

Farmersville Mennonite School

School · Ephrata, PA

A private school in Ephrata, PA serving grades 1st – 9th.

Private

135 E FARMERSVILLE RD, Ephrata, PA 17522

  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Enrollment91
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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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The neighborhood

Where Farmersville Mennonite 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated938/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ephrata), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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)

White94.5%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Groffdale SchoolPrivate · tuition3.71–92.7 mi32Compare →
Hinkletown Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–122.8 mi221Compare →
Veritas AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4K–123.4 mi283Compare →
Olive Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–93.9 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Farmersville Mennonite School is listed in Ephrata, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Farmersville Mennonite School

Farmersville Mennonite School is a private school in Ephrata, PA, serving approximately 91 students in grades 1st-9th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Farmersville Mennonite School

What grades does Farmersville Mennonite School serve?

Farmersville Mennonite School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.

How many students attend Farmersville Mennonite School?

Farmersville Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmersville Mennonite School?

The student-teacher ratio at Farmersville Mennonite School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Farmersville Mennonite School rank in PA?

Farmersville Mennonite School ranks #579 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Farmersville Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?

Farmersville Mennonite School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Farmersville Mennonite School a private school?

Yes, Farmersville Mennonite 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 Farmersville Mennonite School a religious school?

Farmersville Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 9th
Enrollment
91
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lancaster County
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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