Excellent
#76 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 9% of private schools
The Janus School
School · Mount Joy, PA
A private school in Mount Joy, PA serving grades 2nd – 12th.
205 LEFEVER RD, Mount Joy, PA 17552
- 3.4:1 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 The Janus 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Joy), 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
$89,776
Median home value
$275,600
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17552; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonlight River Brethren SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 1–12 | 2.8 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Janus School is listed in Mount Joy, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Janus School
The Janus School is a private school in Mount Joy, PA, serving approximately 77 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Janus School
What grades does The Janus School serve?
The Janus School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend The Janus School?
The Janus School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Janus School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Janus School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Janus School rank in PA?
The Janus School ranks #76 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is The Janus School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Janus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Janus School a private school?
Yes, The Janus School 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 The Janus School a religious school?
No, The Janus School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 653-0025
- Area population (ZIP 17552)
- 19,747
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 17552; 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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