Very Good
#254 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 29% of private schools
Grace Prep High School
High School · State College, PA
A private high school in State College, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
848 SCIENCE PARK RD, State College, PA 16803
- 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Grace Prep High 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
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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
$71,993
Median home value
$395,800
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16803; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 8–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,347 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education and Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 4.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.4 mi | 27 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Grace Prep High School is listed in State College, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Prep High School
Grace Prep High School is a private high school in State College, PA, serving approximately 55 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 16803)
- 23,660
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 16803; 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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