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Whipporwill School
School
209 WHIPPOORWILL RD, Dayton, PA 16222
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
24:1
Grades
1st – 9th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
24:1
Grades
1st – 9th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Whipporwill School
School in Dayton · grades 1st – 9th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Whipporwill School
Whipporwill School is a private school in Dayton, PA. Whipporwill School serves approximately 24 students, and covers grades 1st-9th, and has a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 24 students, Whipporwill School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Whipporwill School runs 24:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Whipporwill School 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 Whipporwill School compares to the 1 public school in Dayton, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Dayton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Whipporwill School (this school) | — |
| Dayton El Sch | 8.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Private · Amish
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Address
- 209 WHIPPOORWILL RD, Dayton, PA 16222
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
209 WHIPPOORWILL RD, Dayton, PA 16222
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Whipporwill School may also want to explore other schools in the area. DAYBROOK SCHOOL (rated 3.1/10, 2.8 miles away). Another option is MAPLE KNOB (rated 2.8/10, 4.8 miles away, in nearby Smicksburg). Additionally, HEMLOCK ACRES AMISH (rated 2.7/10, 6.6 miles away, in nearby Smicksburg). For more schools in Dayton, see our Dayton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MAPLE LEAF AMISH SCHOOL Dayton | 1.5 mi | — |
| Dayton El Sch Dayton | 2.2 mi | 8.4 |
| DAYBROOK SCHOOL Dayton | 2.8 mi | 3.1 |
| SHANNOCK VALLEY AMISH SCHOOL Dayton | 4.4 mi | — |
| MEADOW VIEW SCHOOL Dayton | 5.0 mi | — |
| DRYKNOB AMISH PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Smicksburg | 4.5 mi | — |
| MAPLE KNOB Smicksburg | 4.8 mi | 2.8 |
| West Shamokin JSHS Rural Valley | 6.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Shannock Valley El Sch Rural Valley | 6.2 mi | 7.4 |
| DEERVIEW SCHOOL Mayport | 6.3 mi | — |
| DEER VIEW SCHOOL Mayport | 6.3 mi | — |
| HICKORY HOLLOW SCHOOL Home | 6.0 mi | 2.5 |
| SPRING HOLLOW AMISH SCHOOL Smicksburg | 6.2 mi | — |
| PINE GROVE AMISH SCHOOL Smicksburg | 5.9 mi | 2.6 |
| OWL HOLLOW AMISH SCHOOL Smicksburg | 6.3 mi | — |
| Redbank Valley HS New Bethlehem | 8.5 mi | 5.4 |
| HEMLOCK ACRES AMISH Smicksburg | 6.6 mi | 2.7 |
| STONY FLAT AMISH SCHOOL Smicksburg | 6.9 mi | — |
| ROCKY RIDGE AMISH SCHOOL Ringgold | 7.9 mi | — |
| ROCKY RIDGE AMISH SCHOOL Ringgold | 7.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16222 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,313
Median Home Value
$136,900
Median Rent
$596/mo
Population
3,139
College Educated
13.9%
Homeownership
89.8%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
34
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AMBROSE AMISH PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Marion Center, PA | — |
| CANTON COUNTRY SCHOOL Canton, PA | — |
| CEDAR SPRINGS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Mifflintown, PA | — |
| CEDAR VIEW SCHOOL Mifflintown, PA | — |
| CHERRY LANE SCHOOL Myerstown, PA | — |
| CHRIST ACADEMY Collingdale, PA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Whipporwill School
What grades does Whipporwill School serve?
Whipporwill School serves students in grades 1st through 9th.
How many students attend Whipporwill School?
Whipporwill School has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whipporwill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whipporwill School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Whipporwill School a private school?
Yes, Whipporwill 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 Whipporwill School a religious school?
Whipporwill School has a Amish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 9th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
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