Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Anchor Christian School
About the School
- Anchor Christian School in Shippensburg, PA, serves 103 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school follows a Mennonite orientation with an other religious affiliation and operates as a co–ed regular elementary and secondary program.
- With 9 teachers, the student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supporting classroom instruction across all grade levels.
- Tuition rates align with the Cumberland County average of $6,589 for elementary private schools.
- Anchor Christian School is located near several small private schools within 5 miles, providing families with multiple educational options in the Shippensburg area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
7th_8th_grades_2_day:$6,630 per year
7th_8th_grades_3_day:$7,800 per year
9th_12th_grades_3_day:$8,080 per year
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Anchor Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Anchor Christian School?
The application deadline for Anchor Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Anchor Christian School is Providence Christian Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mt. Rock Parochial School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg (6.4 miles away)
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Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Mennonite
457 Mount Rock Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4231
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mennonite
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Brethren
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 46 students
Brethren
5501 Fort Mccord Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-1576
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Mennonite
457 Mount Rock Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4231
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Baptist
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mennonite
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 648 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 15
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 S Church St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
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9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
9302.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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8/
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30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
9303.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
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Rank:
5/
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5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
9303.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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5/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
9303.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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7/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
9304 miles
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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