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#792 of 873 private schools in PA
Golden Rule
School · New Enterprise, PA
A private school in New Enterprise, PA serving grades 1st – 9th.
285 GOLDEN RULE DR, New Enterprise, PA 16664
- 21:1 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,905
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16664; 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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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Golden Rule is listed in New Enterprise, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Golden Rule
Golden Rule is a private school in New Enterprise, PA, serving approximately 42 students in grades 1st-9th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Rule
What grades does Golden Rule serve?
Golden Rule serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend Golden Rule?
Golden Rule has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Golden Rule rank in PA?
Golden Rule ranks #792 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Golden Rule's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Rule has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Golden Rule a private school?
Yes, Golden Rule 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 Golden Rule a religious school?
Golden Rule has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Phone
- (814) 766-0008
- Area population (ZIP 16664)
- 2,205
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 16664; 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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