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#660 of 873 private schools in PA

Shalom Christian Academy

School · Chambersburg, PA

A private school in Chambersburg, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

126 SOCIAL ISLAND RD, Chambersburg, PA 17202

  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index19%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Enrollment606
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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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The neighborhood

Where Shalom Christian Academy 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,236/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chambersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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)

White89.6%
Black4.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition5.21–100.9 mi43Compare →
Cumberland Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9PK–125.0 mi423Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Shalom Christian Academy is listed in Chambersburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shalom Christian Academy

Shalom Christian Academy is a private school in Chambersburg, PA, serving approximately 606 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shalom Christian Academy

What grades does Shalom Christian Academy serve?

Shalom Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Shalom Christian Academy?

Shalom Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shalom Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Shalom Christian Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shalom Christian Academy rank in PA?

Shalom Christian Academy ranks #660 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Shalom Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Shalom Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shalom Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Shalom Christian Academy 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 Shalom Christian Academy a religious school?

Shalom Christian Academy has a Brethren religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
606
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Brethren
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Franklin County
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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