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#649 of 873 private schools in PA
Friends Cove Mennonite School
School · Bedford, PA
A private school in Bedford, PA serving grades 1st – 10th.
4791 MAIN RD, Bedford, PA 15522
- 8.3:1 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Friends Cove Mennonite School is listed in Bedford, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Friends Cove Mennonite School
Friends Cove Mennonite School is a private school in Bedford, PA, serving approximately 45 students in grades 1st-10th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friends Cove Mennonite School
What grades does Friends Cove Mennonite School serve?
Friends Cove Mennonite School serves students in grades 1st through 10th.
How many students attend Friends Cove Mennonite School?
Friends Cove Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends Cove Mennonite School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends Cove Mennonite School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends Cove Mennonite School rank in PA?
Friends Cove Mennonite School ranks #649 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Friends Cove Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends Cove Mennonite 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 Friends Cove Mennonite School a private school?
Yes, Friends Cove Mennonite School is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Friends Cove Mennonite School a religious school?
Friends Cove Mennonite School has a Methodist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 10th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Methodist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Phone
- (814) 847-9332
- 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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