Chestnut Grove School (parochial) is a rural, co鈥揺ducational private school in Shippensburg, PA, serving grades 1 through 8 with a Mennonite religious affiliation.
The school enrolls 28 students and has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1, supported by two teachers.
Tuition information for aligns with the Cumberland County average private elementary school tuition of $6,589.
Nearby private schools in Shippensburg offer similar grade spans and enrollment sizes, with comparable student鈥搕eacher ratios ranging from 10:1 to 14:1.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Grove School (parochial)?
The application deadline for Chestnut Grove School (parochial) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Chestnut Grove School (parochial) is Blue Ridge Mennonite School (7.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Mountain Parochial School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg (12.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Mountain Parochial School
(Mennonite)
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Cedar Knoll Parochial
(Mennonite)
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
6.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2514 Walnut Bottom Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
7.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
9.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
10.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
11 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Mountain Parochial School
(Mennonite)
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Cedar Knoll Parochial
(Mennonite)
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
6.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
13.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
15 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 South Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
9306.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
9306.4 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
504 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
9306.4 miles
Gr: K-2 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
9306.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
9306.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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