River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Shiremanstown, PA
41 S Locust St, Shiremanstown, PA 17011
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Shiremanstown
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
In Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 40 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 186% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 6 hours, 185 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 40
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 8 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 185 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 67% of independent schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown 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 River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown
What grades does River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown serve?
River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown serves grades K–12.
How many students attend River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown?
About 40 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at River Rock Academy-Shiremanstown?
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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