Cattail Parochial School in Gordonville, PA serves 30 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
It maintains an Amish orientation and a religious affiliation classified as other religious.
Tuition and acceptance rate data are aligned with local Lancaster area private schools, which average $11,047 for elementary tuition and 87% acceptance.
Nearby schools in Gordonville offer similar grade spans and range in enrollment from 21 to 56 students, providing comparable small–scale education options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,750
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crusades
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cattail Parochial School?
The application deadline for Cattail Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Cattail Parochial School is Summitview Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Colonial Amish School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Holland Early Learning Center (4.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colonial Amish School
(Amish)
Colonial Road
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8676
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8676
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
3252 Yost Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Red Well School
(Amish)
436 Red Well Road
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Summitview Christian School
(Mennonite)
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Summitview Christian School
(Mennonite)
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Pequea Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
5025 Diem Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students
Faith Mennonite High School
(Mennonite)
5085 Woodland Dr
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
295 S Kinzer Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Groffdale School
(Mennonite)
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
5.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colonial Amish School
(Amish)
Colonial Road
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8676
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8676
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
3252 Yost Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Red Well School
(Amish)
436 Red Well Road
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Summitview Christian School
(Mennonite)
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hinkletown Mennonite School ![Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo]( "Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo")
(Mennonite)
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3717 Blue Rock Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
9311.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
561 Letort Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
9312.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
266 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
9312.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Hill St
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
9312.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 College Ave
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-5501
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 285-5501
9312.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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