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#776 of 873 private schools in PA

New Horizon Amish School

Middle School

20350 HECKER RD, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Private

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

4.3

Grades

1st – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#776 of 873

In Cambridge Springs

#1 of 2

public schools

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New Horizon Amish School

4.3/10

Middle School in Cambridge Springs · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.9/10

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About New Horizon Amish School

New Horizon Amish School is a private middle school in Cambridge Springs, PA. New Horizon Amish School serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. New Horizon Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.1 pts below PA schools
  • This school 4.3 · Below Average
  • PA avg 5.4

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, New Horizon Amish 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.

New Horizon Amish 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.

New Horizon Amish School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How New Horizon Amish School compares to the 2 public schools in Cambridge Springs, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
This School
vs
12.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
371
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.3
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80% vs 0%
New Horizon Amish School Cambridge Springs Public Avg

All Schools in Cambridge Springs

School Rating
New Horizon Amish School (this school) 4.3
Cambridge Springs JSHS 5.9
Cambridge Springs El Sch 7.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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+ 3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 32%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.5 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 30
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.0%
Two or More 20.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

20350 HECKER RD, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering New Horizon Amish School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. James W Parker MS (rated 7.0/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Edinboro), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Meadville MS (rated 5.0/10, 13.0 miles away, in nearby Meadville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cambridge Springs, see our Cambridge Springs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Edinboro El Sch Edinboro 4.2 mi 7.9
Cambridge Springs JSHS Cambridge Springs 3.7 mi 5.9
Cambridge Springs El Sch Cambridge Springs 3.8 mi 7.2
James W Parker MS Edinboro 6.4 mi 7.0
General McLane HS Edinboro 6.5 mi 7.4
Saegertown El Sch Saegertown 7.1 mi 8.3
Saegertown JSHS Saegertown 7.2 mi 6.8
FRENCH CREEK MENNONITE SCHOOL Cambridge Springs 6.0 mi 3.2
VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL Saegertown 8.5 mi
RUNDELL CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Conneautville 9.0 mi
LEARNING CENTER K-8 SCHOOL Meadville 11.4 mi 6.3
McKean El Sch Mc Kean 12.1 mi 8.8
Mill Village El Sch Mill Village 9.4 mi 9.0
First District El Sch Meadville 12.4 mi 6.9
Meadville Area SHS Meadville 13.0 mi 6.6
Meadville MS Meadville 13.0 mi 5.0
SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Meadville 13.0 mi 7.1
Crawford County Career and Technical Center Meadville 13.1 mi
NORTH RICHMOND Cambridge Springs 10.9 mi
Waterford El Sch Waterford 11.4 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 16403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,539

Median Home Value

$147,600

Median Rent

$663/mo

Population

6,979

College Educated

22.7%

Homeownership

83.4%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Median Age

40.6

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PENNS CREEK SCHOOL Middleburg, PA 3.9
PIN OAK AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook, PA 3.9
SWEET WATER AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook, PA 4.7
ALLEN CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Carlisle, PA 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Horizon Amish School

What grades does New Horizon Amish School serve?

New Horizon Amish School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend New Horizon Amish School?

New Horizon Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizon Amish School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Horizon Amish School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Horizon Amish School rank in PA?

New Horizon Amish School ranks #776 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is New Horizon Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Horizon Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New Horizon Amish School a private school?

Yes, New Horizon Amish School is a private all-girls 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 New Horizon Amish School a religious school?

New Horizon Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
0 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
11 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Crawford County

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