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#816 of 873 private schools in PA
Middle Run Parochial School
School · Shippensburg, PA
A private school in Shippensburg, PA serving grades 1st – 9th.
1892 MAINSVILLE RD, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- 20:1 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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,172/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,504
Median home value
$219,200
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17257; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Middle Run Parochial School is listed in Shippensburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Middle Run Parochial School
Middle Run Parochial School is a private school in Shippensburg, PA, serving approximately 40 students in grades 1st-9th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #816 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Run Parochial School
What grades does Middle Run Parochial School serve?
Middle Run Parochial School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend Middle Run Parochial School?
Middle Run Parochial School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Run Parochial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Run Parochial School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Middle Run Parochial School rank in PA?
Middle Run Parochial School ranks #816 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Middle Run Parochial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Run Parochial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Middle Run Parochial School a private school?
Yes, Middle Run Parochial 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 Middle Run Parochial School a religious school?
Middle Run Parochial School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (717) 532-5744
- Area population (ZIP 17257)
- 29,116
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 17257; 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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