River Rock Academy in Camp Hill, PA serves 24 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 4 teachers on staff.
Founded in 2005, River Rock Academy operates as a nonsectarian alternative private school.
The student body is racially diverse, with 50% of students representing minority groups.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for River Rock Academy?
The application deadline for River Rock Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to River Rock Academy is Trinity High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Shore Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Childrens Garden Of St. Johns Lutheran Church (0.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
The Childrens Garden Of St. Johns Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
44 W Main St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 385-9344
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 385-9344
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Trinity High School
(Catholic)
3601 Simpson Ferry Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Tuition listed
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 610 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Islamic)
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
School Reviews
5 3/24/2023
I would highly recommend this school. If you have troubled students who are not allowed to stay in public school and need an alternative, check out River Rock.
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