River Rock Academy in Spring Grove, PA, is a nonsectarian co鈥揺d alternative school serving grades 1 through 12 in a midsize suburban community.
Founded in 2005, the school enrolls 70 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 10 teachers.
The student body includes 32% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
River Rock Academy maintains a formal dress code and operates without affiliation to any religious or membership associations.
Compared to nearby private schools, River Rock Academy offers a smaller enrollment and lower student鈥搕eacher ratio in the Spring Grove, PA area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Our mission is to provide our students with the power to change, effect and improve their lives.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for River Rock Academy?
The application deadline for River Rock Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91制片厂s
The nearest high school and elementary school to River Rock Academy is Garbers Mennonite School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Small World Daycare Center Inc (1.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Small World Daycare Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
41 Roth Church Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-1904
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-1904
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Garbers Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
6082 Old Hanover Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 578-9101
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 578-9101
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 59 students
Old Paths Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4072 Salem Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3646
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3646
2.7 miles
Gr: 5 | 2 students
Pleasant Hill Christian School
(Brethren)
9002 Orchard Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 586-3062
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 586-3062
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 30 students
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115 N Biesecker Rd
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 792-0889
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(717) 792-0889
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