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#799 of 873 private schools in PA
Sun Valley School
Middle School · Newmanstown, PA
A private middle school in Newmanstown, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
241 MILLBACH RD, Newmanstown, PA 17073
- 11.9:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sun Valley School 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,346
Median home value
$259,400
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17073; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Millbach Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | 1–10 | 2.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Millcreek Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | 1–8 | 3.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sun Valley School is listed in Newmanstown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sun Valley School
Sun Valley School is a private middle school in Newmanstown, PA, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun Valley School
What grades does Sun Valley School serve?
Sun Valley School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Sun Valley School?
Sun Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sun Valley School rank in PA?
Sun Valley School ranks #799 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Sun Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sun Valley School a private school?
Yes, Sun Valley School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sun Valley School a religious school?
Sun Valley School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lebanon County
- Phone
- (717) 821-2826
- Area population (ZIP 17073)
- 6,064
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 17073; 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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