Chestnut Run School in Drumore, PA, serves 22 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–ed school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 22:1.
Chestnut Run School has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, reflecting its local cultural context.
Located in a rural area near Drumore, Chestnut Run School is among several small private schools serving early and middle grade levels in southern Lancaster County.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
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 Chestnut Run School?
The application deadline for Chestnut Run School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Chestnut Run School is Meadows Of Hope Christian School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillside View School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Willow Street KinderCare (11.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillside View School
(Amish)
1011 Prawls Hollow Rd
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-9973
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-9973
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Tuition listed
Meadows Of Hope Christian School
All-girls | Alternative School (Mennonite)
1247 Silver Spring Rd
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
1.9 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Harmony Ridge School
(Amish)
1516 Harmony Ridge Dr
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 548-2558
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 548-2558
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Bethel Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
333 Fulton View Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 34 students
Oak Ridge School
(Amish)
1840 Cherry Hill Rd
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-0195
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-0195
4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadows Of Hope Christian School
All-girls | Alternative School (Mennonite)
1247 Silver Spring Rd
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
1.9 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Bethel Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
333 Fulton View Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 34 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1225 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-1989
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-1989
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Hilldale Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
119 Mckelvey Ln
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 33 students
Little Britain Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
352 Nottingham Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 629-3605
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 629-3605
6.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillside View School
(Amish)
1011 Prawls Hollow Rd
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-9973
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-9973
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Tuition listed
Meadows Of Hope Christian School
All-girls | Alternative School (Mennonite)
1247 Silver Spring Rd
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
1.9 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Harmony Ridge School
(Amish)
1516 Harmony Ridge Dr
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 548-2558
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 548-2558
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Bethel Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
333 Fulton View Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 34 students
Oak Ridge School
(Amish)
1840 Cherry Hill Rd
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-0195
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
(717) 548-0195
4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Willow Street KinderCare ![Willow Street KinderCare Photo - ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Classroom]( "Willow Street KinderCare Photo - ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
11.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 11 students
1137 Shadyside Road
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 998-0877
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 998-0877
12.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
707 Highland Road
Street, MD 21154
(410) 836-0444
Street, MD 21154
(410) 836-0444
13.5 miles
Gr: NS | 48 students Tuition listed
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
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Rank:
10/
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3818 Norrisville Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
9292.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5302 Norrisville Rd
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
9293.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Red Pump Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 809-6244
9293.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
9293.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 N Bend Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
9293.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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