Very Good
#158 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 18% of private schools
Hershey Christian Academy
School · Hummelstown, PA
A private school in Hummelstown, PA serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
99 VALLEY RD, Hummelstown, PA 17036
- 7:1 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 Hershey Christian Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,113/100K
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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
$105,043
Median home value
$316,900
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
60.2%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17036; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Hershey SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,002 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hershey Christian Academy is listed in Hummelstown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hershey Christian Academy
Hershey Christian Academy is a private school in Hummelstown, PA, serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hershey Christian Academy
What grades does Hershey Christian Academy serve?
Hershey Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Hershey Christian Academy?
Hershey Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey Christian Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hershey Christian Academy rank in PA?
Hershey Christian Academy ranks #158 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Hershey Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hershey Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hershey Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Hershey Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hershey Christian Academy a religious school?
Hershey Christian Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Phone
- (717) 312-7595
- Area population (ZIP 17036)
- 22,487
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 17036; 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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