Greater Perry Community Christian Academy in Newport, PA serves co–ed students in kindergarten through grade 6 within a rural community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 12 students and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the academy offers a Christian–based elementary education program.
The student body reflects racial diversity with 25 percent students of color.
Compared to nearby rural area schools, Greater Perry Community Christian Academy provides a smaller, low–enrollment option for early elementary education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Greater Perry Community Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Greater Perry Community Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Greater Perry Community Christian Academy is Kurtz Valley School (10.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hominy Hollow School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northern Dauphin Christian School (11.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hominy Hollow School
(Mennonite)
301 Winding Hill Rd
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 989-6642
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 989-6642
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 14 students
Black Rock School
(Amish)
2620 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
10.1 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 27 students
Raccoon Valley School
All-girls (Amish)
7780 Raccoon Valley Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-3481
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-3481
10.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Kurtz Valley School
(Amish)
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
10.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
10.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kurtz Valley School
(Amish)
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
10.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
10.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Walker Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7864 William Penn Hwy
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
11.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 55 students
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Northern Dauphin County Christian School
(Christian)
2134 State Route 209
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 648-3656
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 648-3656
12.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hominy Hollow School
(Mennonite)
301 Winding Hill Rd
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 989-6642
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 989-6642
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 14 students
Black Rock School
(Amish)
2620 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
10.1 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 27 students
Raccoon Valley School
All-girls (Amish)
7780 Raccoon Valley Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-3481
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-3481
10.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Kurtz Valley School
(Amish)
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
10.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
10.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4955 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3070
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3070
16 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
East Pennsboro KinderCare ![East Pennsboro KinderCare Photo - East Pennsboro KinderCare]( "East Pennsboro KinderCare Photo - East Pennsboro KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
730 Wertzville Rd
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
17.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
The Silver Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2986 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
18 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School ![Goddard School Photo]( "Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4397 Sturbridge Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 526-0404
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 526-0404
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
9346.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Carlisle Area High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9347.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9347.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9347.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
East Derry Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2316 Back Maitland Rd
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
9347.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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