Eastern Mennonite School

Eastern Mennonite School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
801 Parkwood Dr,  Harrisonburg, VA
4.2
3.2
380 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.77
Annual Tuition
$15,625
Religious Affiliation
Anabaptist
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
34
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
6
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
80.7%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
2.6%
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School Rankings

#23 Best Boarding HS in Virginia
#31 Best Christian Schools in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 49 Students
James Madison University 43 Students
Eastern Mennonite University 43 Students
Virginia Tech 34 Students
University of Richmond 26 Students
William & Mary 25 Students
George Mason University 22 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 19 Students
Christopher Newport University 18 Students
University of Mary Washington 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 18 Students
Business 15 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Biology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
English 8 Students
Nursing 7 Students
History 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 48 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/19/2024
Great school. Good culture. Intense but doable academics. Feel very prepared for college, jobs, future, adulthood, etc.
5.0 Freshman
7/1/2024
It was a very good experience because it felt like home away from home and didn't really have a bad experience in freshman year.
4.0 Senior
1/16/2019
there is a very unique community at EMHS unlike any other I've ever experienced. The teachers care so much about the students and place a lot of trust in the students. The trust and freedom we are given has allowed me to enjoy high school with the feeling of learning without feeling like it's just what you do.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/15/2023
My girls have attended EMS since kindergarten and it has been an excellent experience. They were allowed to explore learning in a way that empowered their curiosity. They were encouraged to explore art, music, drama, and have grown into wonderful young women. The faculty and staff know my girls and...
5.0 parent
9/18/2022
EMS has been a wonderful place for my two children (one graduated and one in high school). As a non-Mennonite family, we have always been welcomed by the school community (parents, students, administration, and teachers). The school strives to meet each each student where they are and provide a true...
1.0 other
11/29/2021
I don’t think I can explain how bad the school is, and how bad some of the teachers are here, it’s insane how much they target “different” students not to mention the students are bad influences, and mean to other students. Not a good environment. Not worth it.
1.0 other
9/28/2021
Attending this school for six years (until graduation) has helped me to realize one thing: this school is NOT a true Christian school. Substance abuse issues are just as bad at EMS as they are at public schools. It is truly infuriating that the faculty push only leftist ideas upon students. Going to...

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