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#806 of 873 private schools in PA
Oak Grove Parochial School
Middle School · Shippensburg, PA
A private middle school in Shippensburg, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
125 GEPHART RD, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- 15:1 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 Oak Grove Parochial 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Knoll ParochialPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Shippensburg Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Sunset Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–4 | 3.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Mowersville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 59 | 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.
Oak Grove Parochial School is listed in Shippensburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Oak Grove Parochial School
Oak Grove Parochial School is a private middle school in Shippensburg, PA, serving approximately 30 students in grades 1st-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Grove Parochial School
What grades does Oak Grove Parochial School serve?
Oak Grove Parochial School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Parochial School?
Oak Grove Parochial School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Parochial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Parochial School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Oak Grove Parochial School rank in PA?
Oak Grove Parochial School ranks #806 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Oak Grove Parochial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Grove Parochial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Oak Grove Parochial School a private school?
Yes, Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove Parochial School a religious school?
Oak Grove Parochial School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (717) 530-5641
- 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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