Very Good
#223 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 25% of private schools
Mercersburg Academy
High School · Mercersburg, PA
A private high school in Mercersburg, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
300 E SEMINARY ST, Mercersburg, PA 17236
- 7.7:1 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.
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Where Mercersburg Academy 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,074
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17236; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 706 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mercersburg Academy is listed in Mercersburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy is a private high school in Mercersburg, PA, serving approximately 425 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercersburg Academy
What grades does Mercersburg Academy serve?
Mercersburg Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercersburg Academy?
Mercersburg Academy has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercersburg Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercersburg Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mercersburg Academy rank in PA?
Mercersburg Academy ranks #223 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Mercersburg Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercersburg Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercersburg Academy a private school?
Yes, Mercersburg Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mercersburg Academy a religious school?
No, Mercersburg Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (717) 328-6185
- Area population (ZIP 17236)
- 8,875
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 17236; 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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