Allegheny Valley Christian School

1461 Shawnee Rd Schellsburg, PA 15559

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 1-11
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Allegheny Valley Christian School in Schellsburg, PA serves 27 co–ed students in grades 1 through 11 within a rural community setting.
  • The school has a Mennonite religious affiliation and operates with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 4 teachers.
  • Enrollment spans elementary and secondary levels, providing education without formal membership associations in the surrounding rural area.
  • As a rural private school in Pennsylvania, Allegheny Valley Christian School offers education from grade 1 through 11 with a total enrollment below 30 students.
  • The school's small size allows for individualized instruction in a rural Pennsylvania setting with an orientation toward Mennonite beliefs.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 1-11
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-11
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Allegheny Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for Allegheny Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,047 for elementary schools and $19,283 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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