Very Good
#254 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 29% of private schools
Grace Prep High School
High School
848 SCIENCE PARK RD, State College, PA 16803
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#254 of 873
In State College
#3 of 4
public schools
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Grace Prep High School
High School in State College · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Grace Prep High School
Grace Prep High School is a private high school in State College, PA. Grace Prep High School serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Grace Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 55 students, Grace Prep High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Grace Prep High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Grace Prep High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Grace Prep High School compares to the 12 public schools in State College, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in State College
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Grace Prep High School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Radio Park El Sch | 9.0 |
| Park Forest MS | 7.8 |
| Park Forest El Sch | 8.7 |
| Corl Street El Sch | 8.7 |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS | 5.8 |
| Centre Learning Community CS | 7.4 |
| State College Area HS | 9.3 |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch | 7.8 |
| Nittany Valley CS | 6.7 |
| Spring Creek El Sch | 8.8 |
| Mount Nittany MS | 7.4 |
| Mount Nittany El Sch | 8.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
848 SCIENCE PARK RD, State College, PA 16803
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grace Prep High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. State College Area HS (rated 9.3/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ferguson Twp El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Pine Grove Mills), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Radio Park El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in State College, see our State College schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Park El Sch State College | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| Park Forest MS State College | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Park Forest El Sch State College | 1.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Centre Learning Community CS State College | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| LEARNING STATION State College | 2.0 mi | — |
| Young Scholars of Central PA CS State College | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Corl Street El Sch State College | 1.7 mi | 8.7 |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY CATHOLIC SCHOOL State College | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL State College | 2.5 mi | 7.4 |
| OUR CHILDREN'S CENTER State College | 2.4 mi | — |
| State College Area HS State College | 2.6 mi | 9.3 |
| BENNETT FAMILY CENTER University Park | 2.8 mi | — |
| Gray's Woods El Sch Port Matilda | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Ferguson Twp El Sch Pine Grove Mills | 3.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Easterly Parkway El Sch State College | 3.0 mi | 7.8 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION AND AUTISM CENTER State College | 4.0 mi | — |
| Nittany Valley CS State College | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| STATE COLLEGE FRIENDS SCHOOL State College | 3.5 mi | 8.0 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL State College | 4.4 mi | — |
| Spring Creek El Sch State College | 4.9 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,993
Median Home Value
$395,800
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
Population
23,660
College Educated
73.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Avg Commute
16.7 min
Poverty Rate
25.3%
Median Age
31.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grace Prep High School
What grades does Grace Prep High School serve?
Grace Prep High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grace Prep High School?
Grace Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Prep High 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 Grace Prep High School rank in PA?
Grace Prep High School ranks #254 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Grace Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Prep High School a private school?
Yes, Grace Prep High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Grace Prep High School a religious school?
Grace Prep High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Phone
- (814) 867-1177
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