Below Average
#764 of 873 private schools in PA
Portico River Brethren School
School · Chambersburg, PA
A private school in Chambersburg, PA serving grades 1st – 10th.
5501 FORT MCCORD RD, Chambersburg, PA 17202
- 11.1:1 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 Portico River Brethren 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,236/100K
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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
$94,366
Median home value
$257,700
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 2.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Portico River Brethren School is listed in Chambersburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Portico River Brethren School
Portico River Brethren School is a private school in Chambersburg, PA, serving approximately 51 students in grades 1st-10th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #764 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portico River Brethren School
What grades does Portico River Brethren School serve?
Portico River Brethren School serves students in grades 1st through 10th.
How many students attend Portico River Brethren School?
Portico River Brethren School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portico River Brethren School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portico River Brethren School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Portico River Brethren School rank in PA?
Portico River Brethren School ranks #764 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Portico River Brethren School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portico River Brethren School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Portico River Brethren School a private school?
Yes, Portico River Brethren School is a private coeducational school with a Brethren affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Portico River Brethren School a religious school?
Portico River Brethren School has a Brethren religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 10th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Brethren
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (717) 263-1576
- Area population (ZIP 17202)
- 32,772
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 17202; 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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