Below Average
#770 of 873 private schools in PA
Noahs Ark Kindergarten
Elementary School · New Paris, PA
A private elementary school in New Paris, PA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
748 QUAKER VALLEY RD, New Paris, PA 15554
- 10.3:1 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 Noahs Ark Kindergarten 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,602
Median home value
$191,100
Median rent
$444/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15554; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Light SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 1–11 | 1.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Chestnut Ridge Central EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–2 | 3.2 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Noahs Ark Kindergarten is listed in New Paris, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Noahs Ark Kindergarten
Noahs Ark Kindergarten is a private elementary school in New Paris, PA, serving approximately 31 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Noahs Ark Kindergarten
What grades does Noahs Ark Kindergarten serve?
Noahs Ark Kindergarten serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Noahs Ark Kindergarten?
Noahs Ark Kindergarten has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noahs Ark Kindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at Noahs Ark Kindergarten is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Noahs Ark Kindergarten rank in PA?
Noahs Ark Kindergarten ranks #770 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Noahs Ark Kindergarten's MySchoolScout rating?
Noahs Ark Kindergarten has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Noahs Ark Kindergarten a private school?
Yes, Noahs Ark Kindergarten is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Noahs Ark Kindergarten a religious school?
Noahs Ark Kindergarten has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bedford County
- Phone
- (814) 839-4536
- Area population (ZIP 15554)
- 2,298
- Area median age
- 53.8
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 15554; 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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