Below Average
#782 of 873 private schools in PA
Locust Grove School
School · Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
A private school in Mount Pleasant Mills, PA serving grades 1st – 9th.
1377 MARTIN BROTHERS RD, Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 17853
- 11.2:1 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 Locust Grove 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,824
Median home value
$220,400
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17853; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shade Mt MennonitePrivate · tuition | 5.0 | 1–9 | 2.1 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Leaning Oak SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Locust Grove School is listed in Mount Pleasant Mills, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Locust Grove School
Locust Grove School is a private school in Mount Pleasant Mills, PA, serving approximately 38 students in grades 1st-9th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Locust Grove School
What grades does Locust Grove School serve?
Locust Grove School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend Locust Grove School?
Locust Grove School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Locust Grove School rank in PA?
Locust Grove School ranks #782 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Locust Grove School's MySchoolScout rating?
Locust Grove School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Locust Grove School a private school?
Yes, Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove School a religious school?
Locust Grove School has a Mennonite 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
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Snyder County
- Phone
- (570) 539-4251
- Area population (ZIP 17853)
- 3,047
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 17853; 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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