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South Mountain Parochial School

319 Mountain View Road Shippensburg, PA 17257

Tel: (717) 477-0558

www.shipk12.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

South Mountain Parochial School in Shippensburg, PA, offers co–educational programs for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
The school has an enrollment of 19 students and a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Approximately 6 percent of the student body represents racial diversity within this small rural Pennsylvania private school.
Tuition information is consistent with regional averages, with the Cumberland County area elementary private school average around $6,589.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	South Mountain Parochial School
1	2
2	2
3	1
4	2
5	2
6	3
7	3
8	4

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Student Body

Total Students

19 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for South Mountain Parochial School?

The application deadline for South Mountain Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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