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#841 of 873 private schools in PA
Wood Lawn School
Middle School · New Wilmington, PA
A private middle school in New Wilmington, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
325 RIETHMILLER RD, New Wilmington, PA 16142
- 22.5:1 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 Wood Lawn 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,750
Median home value
$214,100
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16142; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Fayette SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 5.0 mi | 29 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wood Lawn School is listed in New Wilmington, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wood Lawn School
Wood Lawn School is a private middle school in New Wilmington, PA, serving approximately 45 students in grades 1st-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood Lawn School
What grades does Wood Lawn School serve?
Wood Lawn School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Wood Lawn School?
Wood Lawn School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Lawn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Lawn School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wood Lawn School rank in PA?
Wood Lawn School ranks #841 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Wood Lawn School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wood Lawn 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 Wood Lawn School a private school?
Yes, Wood Lawn 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 Wood Lawn School a religious school?
Wood Lawn School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (724) 944-1194
- Area population (ZIP 16142)
- 5,433
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 16142; 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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