Groffdale School in New Holland, PA, serves 32 students in grades 1 through 9 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school follows a regular elementary and secondary program with a Mennonite religious orientation.
The student–teacher ratio is 16:1, supported by a teaching staff of two educators.
Groffdale School is part of the local private school landscape alongside other rural schools offering grades 1–8, emphasizing small enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 32 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
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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 Groffdale School?
The application deadline for Groffdale School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Groffdale School is Farmersville Mennonite School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Walnut Hill Parochial School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Holland Early Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
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
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Walnut Hill Parochial School
(Amish)
284 S Shirk Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Zeltenriech School
(Amish)
442 N Hollander Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Countryside School
(Amish)
397 S Groffdale Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-3520
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-3520
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Farmersville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossroads Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
3030 Division Hwy
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7266
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7266
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 53 students
Grace Christian School
(Mennonite)
219 Conestoga Creek Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 723-7585
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 723-7585
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 31 students
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
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Walnut Hill Parochial School
(Amish)
284 S Shirk Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Zeltenriech School
(Amish)
442 N Hollander Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Countryside School
(Amish)
397 S Groffdale Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-3520
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-3520
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Center Grove School
(Amish)
611 Airport Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-2157
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-2157
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 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
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
2.9 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
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
5.2 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: 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
9313.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
9316.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
9316.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 15-19%)
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
9316.3 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
School Reviews
Endorse Groffdale School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Ask Current Parents What Admissions Won't Answer
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
When School Anxiety Is Really a School Fit Problem
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Will My Child Find Their People? Evaluating School Culture
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.
