Mt. Rock Parochial School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Mt. Rock Parochial School

457 Mount Rock Road Shippensburg, PA 17257

Tel: (717) 532-4231

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Mt. Rock Parochial School in Shippensburg, PA, serves 27 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1898, the school operates as a co鈥揺d elementary and secondary program with a Mennonite religious affiliation.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 27:1, with one teacher instructing all enrolled students.
Rock Parochial School ranks among the oldest private schools in Pennsylvania based on founding date.
Tuition details are not listed, and the school is located near other rural area private schools with varying grade spans and enrollment sizes.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Mt. Rock Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mt. Rock Parochial School
1	4
2	7
3	2
4	3
5	4
6	5
7	2

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Year Founded

1898

School Calendar

School Motto

'He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.' Psalm 105:41

Student Body

Total Students

27 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt. Rock Parochial School's ranking?

Mt. Rock Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mt. Rock Parochial School?

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

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