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Ridgeside School
Middle School · Mc Alisterville, PA
A private middle school in Mc Alisterville, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
2200 FREE SPRING CHURCH RD, Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
Academics
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,792
Median home value
$209,600
Median rent
$668/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17049; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeside SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Laurel Run SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Cedar View SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| East Salem Amish Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 2.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ridgeside School is listed in Mc Alisterville, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ridgeside School
Ridgeside School is a private middle school in Mc Alisterville, PA, serving approximately 16 students in grades 1st-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgeside School
What grades does Ridgeside School serve?
Ridgeside School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Ridgeside School?
Ridgeside School has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeside School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Ridgeside School a private school?
Yes, Ridgeside 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 Ridgeside School a religious school?
Ridgeside School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Juniata County
- Area population (ZIP 17049)
- 3,152
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- 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 17049; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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