Blackhorse School in Paradise, PA, offers an Amish鈥揳ffiliated, co鈥揺ducational program serving students at the undergraduate level in a rural setting.
The school enrolls 27 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Blackhorse School serves 7 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, providing education aligned with its religious affiliation.
Nearby schools include Pine Grove Amish School and Evergreen Ridge School, offering elementary education within 2 miles of the Paradise, PA area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Blackhorse School?
The application deadline for Blackhorse School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Blackhorse School is Linville Hill Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pine Grove Amish School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lancaster Mennonite School (6.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pine Grove Amish School
(Amish)
12 Esbenshade Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8875
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8875
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Belmont Special Education School
Special Education School (Amish)
46 Hartman Bridge Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 768-3750
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 768-3750
1.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students
Evergreen Ridge School
(Amish)
36 Peach Ln
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 786-7848
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 786-7848
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
East Gordon School
(Amish)
3302a E Gordon Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-7686
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-7686
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Hickory Grove School
(Amish)
3459 W Pequea Ln
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-4630
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-4630
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
295 S Kinzer Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Summitview Christian School
(Mennonite)
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Faith Mennonite High School
(Mennonite)
5085 Woodland Dr
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
Pequea Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
5025 Diem Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
6 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pine Grove Amish School
(Amish)
12 Esbenshade Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8875
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8875
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Evergreen Ridge School
(Amish)
36 Peach Ln
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 786-7848
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 786-7848
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
East Gordon School
(Amish)
3302a E Gordon Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-7686
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-7686
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Hickory Grove School
(Amish)
3459 W Pequea Ln
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-4630
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-4630
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Holland Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
18 Western Ave
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charter Lane KinderCare ![Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom]( "Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1849 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
8.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Lancaster County Christian School-west Lampeter
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
9304.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
9304.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
9304.6 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
9304.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Delta Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
9306.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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