Juniata Mennonite School

Po Box 278, Mcalisterville, PA, 17049-0170 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Juniata Mennonite School cooperates with Christian families and churches in providing a Christ-centered, Anabaptist-oriented education for children in grades K-8. Its educational program aims for on-going and life-long service to Christ. Juniata Mennonite School's high school program seeks to develop Christ-centered character, academic excellence, and a vision for global ministry while encouraging students to serve God through the discovery and use of their gifts and talents....

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School Overview:

 
Juniata Mennonite School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1954
County Juniata County, PA
Student Body
Total Students 218 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 4% 16%
Students by Grade
Kind - 18 students
Grade 1 - 21 students
Grade 2 - 26 students
Grade 3 - 20 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 20 students
Grade 6 - 16 students
Grade 7 - 10 students
Grade 8 - 19 students
Grade 9 - 15 students
Grade 10 - 14 students
Grade 11 - 12 students
Grade 12 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 8 teachers
Average Class Size 15
This School
(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:14 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $2,600
Tuition Notes Tuition is $1700 for Kindergarten, $2600 for 1-8 and $3215 for High school. Multi-child discounts available
Acceptance Rate 95%
Head of School Andrew Meiser

School Notes:

  • Juniata Mennonite School cooperates with Christian families and churches in providing a Christ-centered, Anabaptist-oriented education for children in grades K-8. Its educational program aims for on-going and life-long service to Christ. Juniata Mennonite School's high school program seeks to develop Christ-centered character, academic excellence, and a vision for global ministry while encouraging students to serve God through the discovery and use of their gifts and talents.
  • Profile last updated: 06/11/2007

In the News:

  • Juniata Mennonite to hold annual auction (The Lewistown Sentinel)
    posted on September 25, 2009 at 04:54:42 am
    McALISTERVILLE - The Juniata Mennonite School 33rd annual benefit auction is scheduled for Oct. 2 and 3 at the McAlisterville Community Park and Fire Hall in McAlisterville. On Friday, a chicken and pork barbecue meal is planned for 3 to 7 p.m. Halves cost $4, and dinners are $7. Takouts also will be available. Baked goods also will be sold from noon to 7 p.m.
  • JMS girls, MCCA boys win in openers (The Lewistown Sentinel)
    posted on August 29, 2009 at 04:07:00 am
    McALISTERVILLE - Juniata Mennonite School survived the rain Friday to post a 1-0 girls soccer victory over visiting Columbia County Christian. Taylor Marker's goal at 11:43 of the first quarter was the only goal, but the Lions made it stand up, thanks to Rachel Allen's 10 saves in net.
  • Leaving their mark (The Lewistown Sentinel)
    posted on May 22, 2009 at 05:02:45 am
    McALISTERVILLE - Four Juniata Mennonite School students are leaving paint tracks behind them this school year. With the help of local freelance artist and JMS parent Valerie Moyer, the students created three murals on the school walls, including an ocean scene, a graffiti-style brick wall with their school mascot and a decorative scripture verse along the stairwa.
  • JMS set to perform an all-original production (The Lewistown Sentinel)
    posted on May 9, 2009 at 04:32:21 am
    McALISTERVILLE - When Juniata Mennonite School drama students asked to perform their first musical, they had no idea they'd be acting in a brand-new production. Classics like "The Sound of Music" were ruled out because they either required too large of a cast or another local school had already picked the production.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (17049)
School Zip (17049)
(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 3,132 people 12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 14% 22%
Population Average Age 36 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $31,214 $43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 41 years old 51 years old
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