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  • Which Mercersburg private school ranks among Pennsylvania's very best?

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• Best private high schools in Pennsylvania (alliednews.com) — Families in Mercersburg will be pleased to see a local private high school ranked among the best in Pennsylvania, earning an A+ grade and small 9:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide list compares top campuses by enrollment, grades served, and academic reputation, offering options for parents considering private education across the Commonwealth.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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