Mt. Rock Parochial School in Shippensburg, PA, serves 27 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1898, the school operates as a co–ed elementary and secondary program with a Mennonite religious affiliation.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 27:1, with one teacher instructing all enrolled students.
Rock Parochial School ranks among the oldest private schools in Pennsylvania based on founding date.
Tuition details are not listed, and the school is located near other rural area private schools with varying grade spans and enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mt. Rock Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.' Psalm 105:41
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Rock Parochial School's ranking?
Mt. Rock Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Rock Parochial School?
The application deadline for Mt. Rock Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mt. Rock Parochial School is Anchor Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg (5.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
3.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
5.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mcclays Mill Amish School
(Amish)
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
5.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
3.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
7.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Cumberland Valley Christian School ![Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.]( "Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.")
(Christian)
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
3.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
5.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mcclays Mill Amish School
(Amish)
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
5.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Cumberland Valley Christian School ![Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.]( "Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.")
(Christian)
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 648 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Noahs Ark Christian Child Care Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 S Church St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
18 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
9301.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mercersburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
9301.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
9302.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
9302.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
9302.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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