Nittany Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
State College, PA
1221 W Whitehall Rd, State College, PA 16801
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in State College
- Growing: enrollment up 86% since 2011–12
- Serving families in State College since at least 2011
Nittany Christian School is a Christian private school in State College, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 164 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 86% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 164
- Teachers
- 12.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 75 girls, 89 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 116 Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of 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 Nittany Christian School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Nittany Christian School
What grades does Nittany Christian School serve?
Nittany Christian School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Nittany Christian School?
About 164 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nittany 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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