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The Nativity School of Harrisburg

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 5–8

Harrisburg, PA

2101 N 5th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

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 all-boys school in Harrisburg
  • Growing: enrollment up 55% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Harrisburg since at least 2011

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, The Nativity School of Harrisburg is a Christian private school for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. About 68 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 55% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 9 hours, 196 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–8
Students
68
Teachers
9.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.2
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 9 hours
School year
196 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 116 Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    44’11–1242’13–1490’15–1638’17–1845’19–2068’21–2268’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    517
    617
    717
    817

    Student body

    Black91%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    White1%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Nativity School of Harrisburg 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 Nativity School of Harrisburg

    What grades does The Nativity School of Harrisburg serve?

    The Nativity School of Harrisburg serves grades 5–8.

    How many students attend The Nativity School of Harrisburg?

    About 68 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Nativity School of Harrisburg?

    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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