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#547 of 873 private schools in PA
Juniata Christian School
School · Mc Alisterville, PA
A private school in Mc Alisterville, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
289 LEONARD HILL RD, Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
- 13.3:1 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
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Where Juniata Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,792
Median home value
$209,600
Median rent
$668/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17049; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Salem Amish Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Ridgeside SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Delaware Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 1.9 | 1–9 | 4.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Juniata Christian School is listed in Mc Alisterville, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Juniata Christian School
Juniata Christian School is a private school in Mc Alisterville, PA, serving approximately 219 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juniata Christian School
What grades does Juniata Christian School serve?
Juniata Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Juniata Christian School?
Juniata Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniata Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniata Christian School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Juniata Christian School rank in PA?
Juniata Christian School ranks #547 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Juniata Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Juniata Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Juniata Christian School a private school?
Yes, Juniata Christian School 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 Juniata Christian School a religious school?
Juniata Christian School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Juniata County
- Phone
- (717) 463-2898
- Area population (ZIP 17049)
- 3,152
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 17049; 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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