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#306 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 35% of private schools
River Rock Academy-shiremanstown
School · Shiremanstown, PA
A private school in Shiremanstown, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
41 S LOCUST ST, Shiremanstown, PA 17011
- 5.7:1 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
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Where River Rock Academy-shiremanstown 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,889
Median home value
$261,900
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-hudaPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 1–12 | 3.5 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
River Rock Academy-shiremanstown is listed in Shiremanstown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About River Rock Academy-shiremanstown
River Rock Academy-shiremanstown is a private school in Shiremanstown, PA, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Rock Academy-shiremanstown
What grades does River Rock Academy-shiremanstown serve?
River Rock Academy-shiremanstown serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend River Rock Academy-shiremanstown?
River Rock Academy-shiremanstown has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Rock Academy-shiremanstown?
The student-teacher ratio at River Rock Academy-shiremanstown is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does River Rock Academy-shiremanstown rank in PA?
River Rock Academy-shiremanstown ranks #306 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is River Rock Academy-shiremanstown's MySchoolScout rating?
River Rock Academy-shiremanstown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is River Rock Academy-shiremanstown a private school?
Yes, River Rock Academy-shiremanstown is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is River Rock Academy-shiremanstown a religious school?
No, River Rock Academy-shiremanstown is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 80% M / 20% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (717) 208-3349
- Area population (ZIP 17011)
- 38,642
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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.
- 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 17011; 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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