Very Good
#117 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 13% of private schools
Heritage Christian Academy
School
4681 E TRINDLE RD, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#117 of 873
In Mechanicsburg
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy is a private school in Mechanicsburg, PA. Heritage Christian Academy serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 97 students, Heritage Christian Academy 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 7.2:1 students to teachers, Heritage Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Heritage Christian Academy 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 Heritage Christian Academy compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Mechanicsburg, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Heritage Christian Academy (this school) | 7.8 |
| Sporting Hill El Sch | 6.7 |
| Hampden El Sch | 7.8 |
| Rossmoyne El Sch | 6.3 |
| Kindergarten Academy | 6.0 |
| Northside El Sch | 8.1 |
| Elmwood Academy | 6.4 |
| Broad Street El Sch | 7.8 |
| Mechanicsburg Area SHS | 6.7 |
| Mechanicsburg MS | 5.1 |
| Mountain View MS | 6.8 |
| Upper Allen El Sch | 7.9 |
| Shepherdstown El Sch | 8.4 |
| Winding Creek El Sch | 7.5 |
| Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center | — |
| Cumberland Valley HS | 7.4 |
| Green Ridge El Sch | 7.9 |
| Eagle View MS | 6.5 |
| Silver Spring El Sch | 7.5 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
4681 E TRINDLE RD, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Heritage Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. HARRISBURG ACADEMY (rated 8.6/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Wormleysburg), which scores slightly higher. Another option is AL-HUDA (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Camp Hill), with a very similar rating. Additionally, RIVER ROCK ACADEMY-SHIREMANSTOWN (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Shiremanstown), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mechanicsburg, see our Mechanicsburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OAKWOOD BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL Camp Hill | 0.4 mi | — |
| GRACE WAY CHILDREN ACADEMY Camp Hill | 0.5 mi | — |
| THE CHILDRENS GARDEN OF ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH Shiremanstown | 0.6 mi | — |
| RIVER ROCK ACADEMY-SHIREMANSTOWN Shiremanstown | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Sporting Hill El Sch Mechanicsburg | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Allen MS Camp Hill | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| AL-HUDA Camp Hill | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL Mechanicsburg | 1.9 mi | — |
| Rossmoyne El Sch Mechanicsburg | 2.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Hampden El Sch Mechanicsburg | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Hoover El Sch Camp Hill | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Camp Hill MS Camp Hill | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Camp Hill SHS Camp Hill | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Eisenhower El Sch Camp Hill | 2.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Kindergarten Academy Mechanicsburg | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Camp Hill | 2.4 mi | — |
| FAITH TABERNACLE SCHOOL Mechanicsburg | 3.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Northside El Sch Mechanicsburg | 2.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg | 2.8 mi | 6.4 |
| HARRISBURG ACADEMY Wormleysburg | 2.9 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,834
Median Home Value
$350,800
Median Rent
$1,452/mo
Population
42,547
College Educated
52.3%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
41.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HOFFMAN ACADEMY Littlestown, PA | 7.8 |
| ST STEPHENS LUTHERAN ACADEMY Zelienople, PA | 7.8 |
| FAITH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fairless Hills, PA | 7.7 |
| MELMARK SCHOOL Berwyn, PA | 7.7 |
| THE QUAKER SCHOOL AT HORSHAM Horsham, PA | 7.9 |
| VALLEY DAY SCHOOL Morrisville, PA | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heritage Christian Academy
What grades does Heritage Christian Academy serve?
Heritage Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Heritage Christian Academy?
Heritage Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Heritage Christian Academy rank in PA?
Heritage Christian Academy ranks #117 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Heritage Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Heritage Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Heritage Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Heritage Christian Academy a religious school?
Heritage Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (717) 761-7000
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