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#245 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 28% of private schools

Linville Hill Christian School

School · Paradise, PA

A private school in Paradise, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

295 S KINZER RD, Paradise, PA 17562

  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment406
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Linville Hill Christian 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 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,117

Median home value

$340,800

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.1%
Hispanic4.2%
Black3.0%
Asian1.2%
Pacific Islander0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Old Paths Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–124.2 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Linville Hill Christian School is listed in Paradise, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Linville Hill Christian School

Linville Hill Christian School is a private school in Paradise, PA, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Linville Hill Christian School

What grades does Linville Hill Christian School serve?

Linville Hill Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Linville Hill Christian School?

Linville Hill Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Linville Hill Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Linville Hill Christian School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Linville Hill Christian School rank in PA?

Linville Hill Christian School ranks #245 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Linville Hill Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Linville Hill Christian 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 Linville Hill Christian School a private school?

Yes, Linville Hill Christian 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 Linville Hill Christian School a religious school?

Linville Hill Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
406
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lancaster County
Area population (ZIP 17562)
4,187
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
28.7
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 17562; 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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