Excellent
#44 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 5% of private schools
Veritas Academy
School
26 HILLCREST AVE, Leola, PA 17540
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#44 of 873
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About Veritas Academy
Veritas Academy is a private school in Leola, PA. Veritas Academy serves approximately 283 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Veritas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.7:1 students to teachers, Veritas Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Veritas Academy 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 Veritas Academy compares to the 1 public school in Leola, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Leola
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Veritas Academy (this school) | 8.4 |
| Leola El Sch | 5.1 |
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.
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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
26 HILLCREST AVE, Leola, PA 17540
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Veritas Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. FARMERSVILLE MENNONITE SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Ephrata), a more accessible option. Additionally, GROFFDALE SCHOOL (rated 3.7/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby New Holland), a more accessible option. For more schools in Leola, see our Leola schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Leola El Sch Leola | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| WALNUT LANE Ronks | 1.7 mi | — |
| GIBBONS SCHOOL Bird In Hand | 2.3 mi | — |
| Brownstown El Sch Brownstown | 2.9 mi | 8.0 |
| WEAVERTOWN MENNONITE SCHOOL Bird In Hand | 3.0 mi | 6.2 |
| MUDDY RUN AMISH SCHOOL Bird In Hand | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Lancaster County CTC - Brownstown Campus Ephrata | 3.4 mi | — |
| Conestoga Valley SHS Lancaster | 3.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Gerald G Huesken MS Lancaster | 3.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Smoketown El Sch Lancaster | 3.4 mi | 6.5 |
| FARMERSVILLE MENNONITE SCHOOL Ephrata | 3.4 mi | 6.0 |
| DIAMOND ROAD PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Ephrata | 3.8 mi | — |
| Fritz El Sch Lancaster | 3.0 mi | 7.1 |
| GROFFDALE SCHOOL New Holland | 3.2 mi | 3.7 |
| HARVEST LANE AMISH SCHOOL Bird In Hand | 3.7 mi | — |
| HARVEST LANE AMISH SCHOOL Bird In Hand | 3.7 mi | — |
| CONESTOGA VIEW SCHOOL Ephrata | 4.4 mi | — |
| PLEASANT VALLEY PAROCH SCHOOL Ephrata | 4.7 mi | — |
| Akron El Sch Akron | 4.7 mi | 6.8 |
| GREENLAND AMISH SCHOOL Lancaster | 5.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17540 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,229
Median Home Value
$319,800
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
Population
11,172
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
59.9%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
34.4
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|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF YORK York, PA | 8.4 |
| YESHIVA SCHOOLS Pittsburgh, PA | 8.4 |
| AIM ACADEMY Conshohocken, PA | 8.3 |
| CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL Lansdale, PA | 8.6 |
| HARRISBURG ACADEMY Wormleysburg, PA | 8.6 |
| BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bethlehem, PA | 8.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Veritas Academy
What grades does Veritas Academy serve?
Veritas Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Veritas Academy?
Veritas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas Academy is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Veritas Academy rank in PA?
Veritas Academy ranks #44 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Veritas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Veritas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Veritas Academy a private school?
Yes, Veritas Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Veritas Academy a religious school?
Veritas Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Phone
- (717) 989-2713
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