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#837 of 873 private schools in PA

Maple Knob

School · Smicksburg, PA

A private school in Smicksburg, PA serving grades 1st – 9th.

Private

1436 BARNARD RD, Smicksburg, PA 16256

  • 36:1 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)
C-1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio36:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Enrollment36
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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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The neighborhood

Where Maple Knob 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,847

Median home value

$152,100

Median rent

$880/mo

College educated

11.7%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pine Grove Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition2.61–91.4 mi32Compare →
Shannock Valley Amish SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–91.4 mi26Compare →
Hickory Hollow SchoolPrivate · tuition2.51–91.6 mi30Compare →
Meadow View SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–92.1 mi22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Maple Knob is listed in Smicksburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Maple Knob

Maple Knob is a private school in Smicksburg, PA, serving approximately 36 students in grades 1st-9th with a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maple Knob

What grades does Maple Knob serve?

Maple Knob serves students in grades 1st through 9th.

How many students attend Maple Knob?

Maple Knob has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Knob?

The student-teacher ratio at Maple Knob is 36:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Maple Knob rank in PA?

Maple Knob ranks #837 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Maple Knob's MySchoolScout rating?

Maple Knob has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Maple Knob a private school?

Yes, Maple Knob 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 Maple Knob a religious school?

Maple Knob has a Amish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
1st – 9th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Indiana County
Area population (ZIP 16256)
1,925
Area average commute
35.7 min
Area median age
19.5
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 16256; 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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