Needs Improvement
#838 of 873 private schools in PA
White Oak School
Middle School
1737 WINDING RD, Port Trevorton, PA 17864
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
25:1
Score
2.8
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
25:1
Score
2.8
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#838 of 873
In Port Trevorton
#3 of 3
public schools
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White Oak School
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About White Oak School
White Oak School is a private middle school in Port Trevorton, PA. White Oak School serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. White Oak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 2.8 · Needs Improvement
- PA avg 5.4
What Parents Should Know
At 50 students, White Oak 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.
White Oak School runs 25:1 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.
White Oak 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.
Schools in Port Trevorton
No public schools found in Port Trevorton for comparison. 5 other private schools in the area.
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
1737 WINDING RD, Port Trevorton, PA 17864
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering White Oak School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Selinsgrove Area MS (rated 6.1/10, 9.1 miles away, in nearby Selinsgrove), which scores notably higher. Another option is CHAPMAN PAROCHIAL SCHOOL-JOHN WAYNEGOOD-CHAIRMAN O (rated 5.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Line Mountain MS (rated 4.5/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Herndon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Port Trevorton, see our Port Trevorton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VIEW Port Trevorton | 1.2 mi | — |
| CHAPMAN PAROCHIAL SCHOOL-JOHN WAYNEGOOD-CHAIRMAN O Port Trevorton | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| RIVERVIEW SCHOOL CLEON MARTIN Liverpool | 1.9 mi | — |
| LAKE VIEW SCHOOL: DAVID BRUBAKER Port Trevorton | 1.9 mi | 2.9 |
| SHADY GROVE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Port Trevorton | 3.1 mi | — |
| MEADOW VIEW PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Port Trevorton | 3.6 mi | — |
| LEANING OAK SCHOOL Mount Pleasant Mills | 3.2 mi | — |
| LOCUST GROVE SCHOOL Mount Pleasant Mills | 4.5 mi | 4.1 |
| STONEY MEADOW SCHOOL Mount Pleasant Mills | 4.7 mi | — |
| Line Mountain HS Herndon | 5.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Line Mountain MS Herndon | 5.0 mi | 4.5 |
| KANTZ MENNONITE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Selinsgrove | 6.8 mi | — |
| SHADE MT MENNONITE Mount Pleasant Mills | 6.0 mi | 5.0 |
| NORTHERN DAUPHIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Millersburg | 8.2 mi | 6.0 |
| SCHWABEN CREEK SCHOOL Herndon | 6.7 mi | — |
| Selinsgrove Intrmd Sch Selinsgrove | 8.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Selinsgrove Area MS Selinsgrove | 9.1 mi | 6.1 |
| NORTHERN DAUPHIN COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Millersburg | 9.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Selinsgrove Area HS Selinsgrove | 9.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Millersburg Area High School Millersburg | 9.5 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17864 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,607
Median Home Value
$211,900
Median Rent
$942/mo
Population
2,532
College Educated
12.6%
Homeownership
80.1%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
31.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about White Oak School
What grades does White Oak School serve?
White Oak School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend White Oak School?
White Oak School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak School is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does White Oak School rank in PA?
White Oak School ranks #838 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is White Oak School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Oak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is White Oak School a private school?
Yes, White Oak School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is White Oak School a religious school?
White Oak School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Snyder County
- Phone
- (570) 365-2353
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