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Mt Rock Parochial School
Middle School
7860 RICE RD, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
29:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
29:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Mt Rock Parochial School
Middle School in Shippensburg · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mt Rock Parochial School
Mt Rock Parochial School is a private middle school in Shippensburg, PA. Mt Rock Parochial School serves approximately 29 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 29 students, Mt Rock Parochial School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Mt Rock Parochial School runs 29:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Mt Rock Parochial School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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BetaHow Mt Rock Parochial School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Shippensburg, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mt Rock Parochial School (this school) | — |
| Shippensburg Area MS | 5.1 |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch | 5.4 |
| Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem | 4.5 |
| James Burd El Sch | 7.4 |
| Shippensburg Area Intrm Sch | 6.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 29 students
- Type
- Private · Mennonite
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Address
- 7860 RICE RD, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Phone
- (717) 532-4231
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7860 RICE RD, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mt Rock Parochial School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Chambersburg Area MS - North (rated 5.3/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Chambersburg). Another option is Shippensburg Area MS (rated 5.1/10, 2.0 miles away). Additionally, OAK GROVE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (rated 3.5/10, 5.4 miles away). For more schools in Shippensburg, see our Shippensburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Shippensburg | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Shippensburg Area SHS Shippensburg | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Shippensburg Area MS Shippensburg | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Nancy Grayson El Sch Shippensburg | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Scotland El Sch Chambersburg | 3.4 mi | 5.7 |
| MIDDLE RUN PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Shippensburg | 2.8 mi | 3.3 |
| PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Scotland | 3.6 mi | — |
| Grandview El Sch Chambersburg | 3.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Grace B Luhrs Univ Elem Shippensburg | 3.8 mi | 4.5 |
| GLOBAL VISION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Scotland | 3.9 mi | 7.6 |
| James Burd El Sch Shippensburg | 3.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Shippensburg Area Intrm Sch Shippensburg | 4.0 mi | 6.5 |
| CULBERTSON MENNONITE SCHOOL Chambersburg | 3.7 mi | 4.7 |
| CULBERTSON CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Chambersburg | 3.7 mi | 4.8 |
| STONEY CREEK SCHOOL Orrstown | 4.7 mi | — |
| OAK GROVE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Shippensburg | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHAMBERSBURG Chambersburg | 5.8 mi | 6.3 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION CENTER Chambersburg | 5.0 mi | — |
| Chambersburg Area MS - North Chambersburg | 5.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Guilford Hills El Sch Chambersburg | 6.7 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17257 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,504
Median Home Value
$219,200
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
Population
29,116
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
67.9%
Avg Commute
23.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
34
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mt Rock Parochial School
What grades does Mt Rock Parochial School serve?
Mt Rock Parochial School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Mt Rock Parochial School?
Mt Rock Parochial School has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Rock Parochial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Rock Parochial School is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Mt Rock Parochial School a private school?
Yes, Mt Rock 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 Mt Rock Parochial School a religious school?
Mt Rock Parochial School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (717) 532-4231
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