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#641 of 873 private schools in PA
Gehmans Mennonite School
Elementary School · Denver, PA
A private elementary school in Denver, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
650 GEHMAN SCHOOL RD, Denver, PA 17517
- 12:1 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 Gehmans 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,688
Median home value
$281,200
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17517; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Brecknock EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Reamstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Brecknock EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 3.9 mi | 490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gehmans Mennonite School is listed in Denver, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gehmans Mennonite School
Gehmans Mennonite School is a private elementary school in Denver, PA, serving approximately 173 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gehmans Mennonite School
What grades does Gehmans Mennonite School serve?
Gehmans Mennonite School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gehmans Mennonite School?
Gehmans Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gehmans Mennonite School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gehmans Mennonite School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gehmans Mennonite School rank in PA?
Gehmans Mennonite School ranks #641 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Gehmans Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gehmans 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 Gehmans Mennonite School a private school?
Yes, Gehmans 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 Gehmans Mennonite School a religious school?
Gehmans Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 484-4222
- Area population (ZIP 17517)
- 15,045
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 17517; 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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