Coal Valley School in Emlenton, PA is a rural Amish–affiliated co–educational private school serving grades 1 through 8.
The school has a total enrollment of 20 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 20:1.
Coal Valley School offers a regular elementary and secondary education program within a rural community setting.
Religious affiliation is categorized as other religious with an Amish orientation, reflecting the local community's cultural background.
Nearby private schools include Hillside Amish School and Crops Corners Amish School, with similar grade spans and varied enrollment sizes within a 13–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 20 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
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
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 Coal Valley School?
The application deadline for Coal Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Coal Valley School is Grove City Christian Academy (11.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillside Amish School (2.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillside Amish School
(Amish)
110 Hillside School Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
Harrisville, PA 16038
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
Grove City Christian Academy ![Grove City Christian Academy Photo]( "Grove City Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
301 North Madison Avenue
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
235 Horsecreek Road
Seneca, PA 16346
(181) 467-7517
Seneca, PA 16346
(181) 467-7517
13.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Meadow View Amish School
(Amish)
185 Twin Church Rd
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
15 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grove City Christian Academy ![Grove City Christian Academy Photo]( "Grove City Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
301 North Madison Avenue
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
235 Horsecreek Road
Seneca, PA 16346
(181) 467-7517
Seneca, PA 16346
(181) 467-7517
13.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Keystone Smiles Alternative Education
Alternative School
420 Main St
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-2127
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-2127
16.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Tuition listed
947 Fredonia Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-3319
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-3319
17.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
3973 State Rr 257 Ste 1
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-9360
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-9360
17.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hillside Amish School
(Amish)
110 Hillside School Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
Harrisville, PA 16038
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
Grove City Christian Academy ![Grove City Christian Academy Photo]( "Grove City Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
301 North Madison Avenue
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
235 Horsecreek Road
Seneca, PA 16346
(181) 467-7517
Seneca, PA 16346
(181) 467-7517
13.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Meadow View Amish School
(Amish)
185 Twin Church Rd
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
15 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grove City Christian Academy ![Grove City Christian Academy Photo]( "Grove City Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
301 North Madison Avenue
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
11.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
3973 State Rr 257 Ste 1
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-9360
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-9360
17.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Stephen School
(Catholic)
214 Reed St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3098
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3098
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Creative Learning Christian School
(Christian)
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
19.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1033 N Perry Hwy
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 475-4971
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 475-4971
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Main St
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 865-2010
9372.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1387 School Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
9374 miles
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
470 N Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
9374 miles
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
9374.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2025
9374.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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