River Rock Academy

399 Roxbury Rd Newville, PA 17241
www.riverrockacademy.net

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

About the School

  • River Rock Academy in Newville, PA, is a rural, nonsectarian private school serving grades 1 through 12 with a total enrollment of 68 students.
  • Founded in 2005, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 9 teaching staff members.
  • The student body includes approximately 22% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the school community.
  • River Rock Academy follows a formal dress code policy and operates as a co–educational alternative school without religious affiliation.
  • Tuition rates align with regional norms, as the average private elementary school tuition in Cumberland County is $6,589.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Grade 12 is the largest grade at River Rock Academy, with 16 students.
Year Founded
2005

Student Body

Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The application deadline for River Rock Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,034 for elementary schools and $19,575 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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