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#873 of 873 private schools in PA
Railroad School
Middle School · Bear Lake, PA
A private middle school in Bear Lake, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
LOTTSVILLE NIOBE RD, Bear Lake, PA 16402
- 30:1 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 Railroad 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 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,783
Median home value
$85,900
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16402; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Little Ash Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Meadow View Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 1.9 | 1–8 | 3.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Forest Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Railroad School is listed in Bear Lake, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Railroad School
Railroad School is a private middle school in Bear Lake, PA, serving approximately 30 students in grades 1st-8th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Railroad School
What grades does Railroad School serve?
Railroad School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Railroad School?
Railroad School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Railroad School?
The student-teacher ratio at Railroad School is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Railroad School rank in PA?
Railroad School ranks #873 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Railroad School's MySchoolScout rating?
Railroad School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Railroad School a private school?
Yes, Railroad 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 Railroad School a religious school?
Railroad School has a Amish 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
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Phone
- (717) 442-0952
- Area population (ZIP 16402)
- 570
- Area median age
- 54.2
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 16402; 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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