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#716 of 873 private schools in PA
Sonlight River Brethren School
School
4075 SIEGRIST RD, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#716 of 873
In Mount Joy
#3 of 3
public schools
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Sonlight River Brethren School
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About Sonlight River Brethren School
Sonlight River Brethren School is a private school in Mount Joy, PA. Sonlight River Brethren School serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sonlight River Brethren School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #716 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 53 students, Sonlight River Brethren School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Sonlight River Brethren School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sonlight River Brethren School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sonlight River Brethren School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Mount Joy, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sonlight River Brethren School (this school) | 5.3 |
| Farmdale El Sch | 7.2 |
| Donegal Primary School | 8.6 |
| Donegal HS | 5.9 |
| Donegal JHS | 5.4 |
| Lancaster County CTC - Mt Joy Campus | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4075 SIEGRIST RD, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sonlight River Brethren School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE JANUS SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEW STORY (rated 3.8/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Mountville), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mount Joy, see our Mount Joy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Farmdale El Sch Mount Joy | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| THE JANUS SCHOOL Mount Joy | 2.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Columbia HS Columbia | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Columbia MS Hill Campus Columbia | 2.6 mi | 4.4 |
| PROSPECT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Columbia | 3.0 mi | — |
| Columbia MS Taylor Campus Columbia | 2.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Donegal Primary School Mount Joy | 2.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Mountville El Sch Mountville | 3.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Landisville MS Landisville | 2.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Park El Sch Columbia | 3.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Donegal HS Mount Joy | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Hempfield SHS Landisville | 3.0 mi | 7.7 |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Columbia | 3.4 mi | 5.7 |
| OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL Columbia | 3.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Landisville Intrmd Ctr Landisville | 2.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Landisville Pri Ctr Landisville | 3.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Donegal JHS Mount Joy | 3.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Lancaster County CTC - Mt Joy Campus Mount Joy | 3.7 mi | — |
| NEW STORY Mountville | 3.5 mi | 3.8 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Lancaster | 3.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17552 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,776
Median Home Value
$275,600
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
Population
19,747
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
71.4%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
44
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| CALVARY MENNONITE SCHOOL Chambersburg, PA | 5.2 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL Du Bois, PA | 5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sonlight River Brethren School
What grades does Sonlight River Brethren School serve?
Sonlight River Brethren School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Sonlight River Brethren School?
Sonlight River Brethren School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonlight River Brethren School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonlight River Brethren School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sonlight River Brethren School rank in PA?
Sonlight River Brethren School ranks #716 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Sonlight River Brethren School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonlight River Brethren School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sonlight River Brethren School a private school?
Yes, Sonlight River Brethren School 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 Sonlight River Brethren School a religious school?
Sonlight River Brethren School has a Brethren religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Brethren
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 684-7887
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