Portico River Brethren School (2026 Profile)

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Portico River Brethren School

5501 Fort Mccord Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Tel: (717) 263-1576

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Portico River Brethren School in Chambersburg, PA serves 46 students in grades 1 through 10 within a rural community setting.

The co鈥揺ducational school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1, supported by a faculty of 5 teachers.

Affiliated with the Brethren orientation, Portico provides a religious鈥揵ased education in a rural area.

Nearby Chambersburg private schools vary in size and grade offerings, with Portico positioned as a smaller rural PA private school option.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Brethren

Grades Offered

Grades 1-10

Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Portico River Brethren School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,031 for elementary schools and $19,202 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).