Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Mt. Rock Parochial School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Mt. Rock Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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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Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Mennonite
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mennonite
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Mennonite
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 7.0 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: 7.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Mennonite
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mennonite
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Distance: 5.8 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: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 648 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 15
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 S Church St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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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