South Mountain Parochial School

319 Mountain View Road Shippensburg, PA 17257
www.shipk12.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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 (26-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Grade 8 has the most students with 4, while Grade 3 has the fewest with 1.

Student Body

Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
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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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).

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