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Mt. Rock Parochial School

457 Mount Rock Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257

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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:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1898

School Calendar

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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

Online Application

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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $6,589 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).