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#852 of 873 private schools in PA
Pine Grove Amish School
School · Smicksburg, PA
A private school in Smicksburg, PA serving grades 1st – 9th.
20858 ROUTE 954 HWY N, Smicksburg, PA 16256
- 32:1 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 Pine Grove Amish 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,847
Median home value
$152,100
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16256; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owl Hollow Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Stony Flat Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Maple KnobPrivate · tuition | 2.8 | 1–9 | 1.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pine Grove Amish School is listed in Smicksburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pine Grove Amish School
Pine Grove Amish School is a private school in Smicksburg, PA, serving approximately 32 students in grades 1st-9th with a 32:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #852 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Grove Amish School
What grades does Pine Grove Amish School serve?
Pine Grove Amish School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend Pine Grove Amish School?
Pine Grove Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Amish School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Amish School is 32:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pine Grove Amish School rank in PA?
Pine Grove Amish School ranks #852 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Pine Grove Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Grove Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pine Grove Amish School a private school?
Yes, Pine Grove Amish School is a private coeducational 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 Pine Grove Amish School a religious school?
Pine Grove Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Area population (ZIP 16256)
- 1,925
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 19.5
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 16256; 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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