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#788 of 873 private schools in PA
Penns Creek School
Middle School · Middleburg, PA
A private middle school in Middleburg, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
18210 ROUTE 104, Middleburg, PA 17842
- 12:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Penns Creek 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,444/100K
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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
$61,797
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17842; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| White Springs SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 2.6 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Limestone Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 1–9 | 3.8 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Midd-west MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–7 | 4.7 mi | 302 | 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.
Penns Creek School is listed in Middleburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Penns Creek School
Penns Creek School is a private middle school in Middleburg, PA, serving approximately 36 students in grades 1st-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #788 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penns Creek School
What grades does Penns Creek School serve?
Penns Creek School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Penns Creek School?
Penns Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penns Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penns Creek School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Penns Creek School rank in PA?
Penns Creek School ranks #788 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Penns Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Penns Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Penns Creek School a private school?
Yes, Penns Creek 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 Penns Creek School a religious school?
Penns Creek School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Snyder County
- Phone
- (570) 837-2690
- Area population (ZIP 17842)
- 8,110
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 17842; 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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