About the School
- Greater Perry Community Christian Academy in Newport, PA serves co–ed students in kindergarten through grade 6 within a rural community setting.
- The school has a total enrollment of 12 students and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the academy offers a Christian–based elementary education program.
- The student body reflects racial diversity with 25 percent students of color.
- Compared to nearby rural area schools, Greater Perry Community Christian Academy provides a smaller, low–enrollment option for early elementary education.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Greater Perry Community Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Greater Perry Community Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Greater Perry Community Christian Academy is Kurtz Valley School (10.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hominy Hollow School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northern Dauphin Christian School (11.5 miles away)
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Gr: 1-4 | 14 students
Mennonite
301 Winding Hill Rd
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 989-6642
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Gr: 1-7 | 27 students
Amish
2620 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
All-girls (Amish)
7780 Raccoon Valley Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-3481
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Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Amish
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Amish
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Amish
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Amish
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 55 students
Mennonite
7864 William Penn Hwy
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Christian
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
Christian
2134 State Route 209
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 648-3656
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 1-4 | 14 students
Mennonite
301 Winding Hill Rd
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 989-6642
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 27 students
Amish
2620 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
All-girls (Amish)
7780 Raccoon Valley Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-3481
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Amish
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Amish
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Christian
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
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4955 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3070
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
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730 Wertzville Rd
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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2986 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
4397 Sturbridge Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 526-0404
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(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
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623 W. Penn St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
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(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
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(717) 240-6800
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(717) 240-6800
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