Below Average
#755 of 873 private schools in PA
Limestone Valley School
School · Mifflinburg, PA
A private school in Mifflinburg, PA serving grades 1st – 9th.
1095 SWENGLE RD, Mifflinburg, PA 17844
- 12.7:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Limestone Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated729/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mifflinburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,165
Median home value
$213,700
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17844; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Hartleton Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | 1–9 | 4.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Limestone Valley School is listed in Mifflinburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Limestone Valley School
Limestone Valley School is a private school in Mifflinburg, PA, serving approximately 38 students in grades 1st-9th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #755 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Limestone Valley School
What grades does Limestone Valley School serve?
Limestone Valley School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend Limestone Valley School?
Limestone Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Limestone Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Limestone Valley School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Limestone Valley School rank in PA?
Limestone Valley School ranks #755 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Limestone Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Limestone Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Limestone Valley School a private school?
Yes, Limestone Valley School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Limestone Valley School a religious school?
Limestone Valley School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (570) 966-3429
- Area population (ZIP 17844)
- 10,374
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 17844; 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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