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Smiling Ridge School
Middle School · Kinzers, PA
A private middle school in Kinzers, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
175 SPRING GARDEN RD, Kinzers, PA 17535
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test scores
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,506
Median home value
$346,700
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17535; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Pequea Valley Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Sunset Valley Amish Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| DavidPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 2.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Smiling Ridge School is listed in Kinzers, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Smiling Ridge School
Smiling Ridge School is a private middle school in Kinzers, PA, serving approximately 21 students in grades 1st-8th with a 15:1 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 Smiling Ridge School
What grades does Smiling Ridge School serve?
Smiling Ridge School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Smiling Ridge School?
Smiling Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiling Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiling Ridge School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Smiling Ridge School a private school?
Yes, Smiling Ridge 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 Smiling Ridge School a religious school?
Smiling Ridge School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 768-7218
- Area population (ZIP 17535)
- 2,651
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 17535; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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