Summer Mountain School

Seigfried Road & New Schaeffertown Road Bernville, PA 19506
www.smymca.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Summer Mountain School in Bernville, PA offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
  • The school has a total enrollment of 48 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 4 teachers.
  • Founded with a Mennonite orientation, the school is affiliated with other religious associations.
  • Tuition at nearby private elementary schools averages $9,328, providing context for families considering affordability in Berks County.
  • Summer Mountain School is one of several private options within a 6.5–mile radius, including similar grade spans and religious affiliations.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1948
Campus Size
400 acres

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Summer Mountain School?
The application deadline for Summer Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Berks County, PA is $5,981 for elementary schools and $7,606 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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