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#844 of 873 private schools in PA
Valley Road Amish School
Middle School · Christiana, PA
A private middle school in Christiana, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
957 VINTAGE RD, Christiana, PA 17509
- 31:1 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.
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Where Valley Road Amish 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low182/100K
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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
$77,188
Median home value
$293,300
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17509; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant View Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 2.4 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Linville Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Misty Meadow SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Old Paths Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Valley Road Amish School is listed in Christiana, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Road Amish School
Valley Road Amish School is a private middle school in Christiana, PA, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-8th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #844 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Road Amish School
What grades does Valley Road Amish School serve?
Valley Road Amish School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Valley Road Amish School?
Valley Road Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Road Amish School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Road Amish School is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Road Amish School rank in PA?
Valley Road Amish School ranks #844 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Valley Road Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Road Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Road Amish School a private school?
Yes, Valley Road Amish 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 Valley Road Amish School a religious school?
Valley Road Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (610) 593-4369
- Area population (ZIP 17509)
- 5,028
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
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 17509; 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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