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Bethany Christian School

Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12

Oxford, PA

1137 Shadyside Rd, Oxford, PA 19363

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Oxford
  • Smaller classes than 63% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Oxford since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Oxford, Pennsylvania, Bethany Christian School is a Presbyterian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
158
Teachers
19.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 73 girls, 85 boys
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 71% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 209 Christian schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    240’11–12231’13–14186’15–16134’17–18105’19–20159’21–22158’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K20
    118
    222
    317
    415
    518
    612
    714
    812
    93
    106
    121

    Student body

    White96%
    Black3%
    Asian1%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International
    • Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bethany Christian School whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Bethany Christian School

    What grades does Bethany Christian School serve?

    Bethany Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Bethany Christian School?

    About 158 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bethany Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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