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The Circle School

Independent school · Ungraded

Harrisburg, PA

727 Wilhelm Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Harrisburg since at least 2011

The Circle School is an independent private school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It has about 46 students and around 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 175 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
46
Teachers
3.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 21 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    66’11–1260’13–1465’15–1680’17–1883’19–2047’21–2246’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Student body

    White76%
    Black22%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    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 The Circle School

    What grades does The Circle School serve?

    The Circle School serves ungraded.

    How many students attend The Circle School?

    About 46 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Circle 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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