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#712 of 873 private schools in PA
Northumberland Christian School
School · Northumberland, PA
A private school in Northumberland, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
351 5TH ST, Northumberland, PA 17857
- 20.4:1 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 Northumberland Christian School 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,284/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northumberland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,306
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17857; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 4.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northumberland Christian School is listed in Northumberland, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northumberland Christian School
Northumberland Christian School is a private school in Northumberland, PA, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northumberland Christian School
What grades does Northumberland Christian School serve?
Northumberland Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Northumberland Christian School?
Northumberland Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northumberland Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northumberland Christian School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northumberland Christian School rank in PA?
Northumberland Christian School ranks #712 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Northumberland Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northumberland Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northumberland Christian School a private school?
Yes, Northumberland Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Northumberland Christian School a religious school?
Northumberland Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Northumberland County
- Phone
- (570) 473-9786
- Area population (ZIP 17857)
- 7,682
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 17857; 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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