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River Rock Academy

399 Roxbury Rd Newville, PA 17241

Tel: (717) 776-3759

www.riverrockacademy.net

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	River Rock Academy
2	4
3	6
4	2
5	3
6	4
7	2
8	10
9	8
10	5
11	8
12	16

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Year Founded

2005

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Student Body

Total Students

68 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $8,525 for elementary schools and $8,880 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).