About the School
- Chestnut Grove School (parochial) is a rural, co–educational private school in Shippensburg, PA, serving grades 1 through 8 with a Mennonite religious affiliation.
- The school enrolls 28 students and has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by two teachers.
- Tuition information for aligns with the Cumberland County average private elementary school tuition of $6,589.
- Nearby private schools in Shippensburg offer similar grade spans and enrollment sizes, with comparable student–teacher ratios ranging from 10:1 to 14:1.
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Grove School (parochial)?
The application deadline for Chestnut Grove School (parochial) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chestnut Grove School (parochial) is Blue Ridge Mennonite School (7.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Mountain Parochial School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg (12.5 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Mennonite
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mennonite
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
Mennonite
2514 Walnut Bottom Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Mennonite
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Brethren
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Mennonite
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mennonite
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shippensburg Area Intrm School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Hollar Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-3189
4.1 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
James Burd Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Brad Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2780
4.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Grace B Luhrs Univ Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1612
5.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Nancy Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Lurgan Avenue
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2770
6 miles
Gr: K-3 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Shippensburg Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Park Place
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-2750
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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