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#422 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 48% of private schools
The Nativity School of Harrisburg
Middle School · Harrisburg, PA
A private middle school in Harrisburg, PA serving grades 5th – 8th.
2101 N 5TH ST, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- 8.5:1 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 Nativity School of Harrisburg 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,499
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17110; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Curtin AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Commonwealth Charter Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 23,589 | Compare → |
| Cougar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
The Nativity School of Harrisburg is listed in Harrisburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Nativity School of Harrisburg
The Nativity School of Harrisburg is a private middle school in Harrisburg, PA, serving approximately 68 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Nativity School of Harrisburg
What grades does The Nativity School of Harrisburg serve?
The Nativity School of Harrisburg serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend The Nativity School of Harrisburg?
The Nativity School of Harrisburg has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nativity School of Harrisburg?
The student-teacher ratio at The Nativity School of Harrisburg is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Nativity School of Harrisburg rank in PA?
The Nativity School of Harrisburg ranks #422 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is The Nativity School of Harrisburg's MySchoolScout rating?
The Nativity School of Harrisburg has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Nativity School of Harrisburg a private school?
Yes, The Nativity School of Harrisburg is a private all-boys school with a Other Religious 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 Nativity School of Harrisburg a religious school?
The Nativity School of Harrisburg has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 205 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Phone
- (717) 686-0495
- Area population (ZIP 17110)
- 26,401
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 17110; 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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