Cocolamus Christian School in Mc Alisterville, PA offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 9 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 38 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with five teachers on staff.
This Christian–affiliated private school has a student diversity representation of approximately 4.9 percent.
Nearby schools include Juniata Christian School and Shade Mountain School, offering additional private education options in the Mc Alisterville area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Cocolamus Christian School?
The application deadline for Cocolamus Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Cocolamus Christian School is Juniata Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shade Mountain School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mifflin County Christian Academy (9.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shade Mountain School
(Amish)
2811 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockland Sunbeams Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
2333 Rockland Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Ridgeside School
(Amish)
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
5.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Ridgeside School
(Amish)
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
5.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
Kurtz Valley School
(Amish)
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Cedar Springs Parochial School
(Mennonite)
83 Quest Dr
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 940-2630
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 940-2630
8.7 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shade Mountain School
(Amish)
2811 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockland Sunbeams Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
2333 Rockland Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.3 miles
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Ridgeside School
(Amish)
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
5.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5113 Back Maitland Rd
Mc Clure, PA 17841
(717) 543-2200
Mc Clure, PA 17841
(717) 543-2200
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Tuition listed
101 N Beech Street
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
17.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Green Grove School
(Mennonite)
3935 Ridge Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-0633
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-0633
20 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 37 students
Schwaben Creek School
(Amish)
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
9357.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
9357.6 miles
Gr: 6-7 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3/
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1 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
9357.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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501 Sixth Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240
9358 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 1,032 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
9358 miles
Gr: 8-9 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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