Orchard Side School in Allensville, PA serves 25 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co鈥揺ducational school follows an Amish religious orientation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 25:1, supported by one full鈥搕ime teacher for all enrolled students.
Nearby private schools with comparable grade spans include Beth Elementary Christian Day School and Poplar Grove School, both within 5 miles of Allensville.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 25 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
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
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 Orchard Side School?
The application deadline for Orchard Side School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Orchard Side School is Beth Elementary Christian Day School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Belleville Christian School (6.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beth Elementary Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
41 Schoolhouse Rd
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6511
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6511
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students
61 Huey St
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 483-9983
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 483-9983
1.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
Sunrise Amish School
(Amish)
85 Poplar Tree Ln
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 442-0952
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 442-0952
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Poplar Grove School
(Amish)
443 Diesel Dr
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6700
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6700
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beth Elementary Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
41 Schoolhouse Rd
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6511
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6511
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students
Sunrise Amish School
(Amish)
85 Poplar Tree Ln
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 442-0952
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 442-0952
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
White Hall School
(Amish)
1419 W Back Mountain Rd
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2506
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2506
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Clear View School
(Amish)
51 Wengerd Lane
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-7477
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-7477
6.2 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beth Elementary Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
41 Schoolhouse Rd
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6511
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6511
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students
Sunrise Amish School
(Amish)
85 Poplar Tree Ln
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 442-0952
Allensville, PA 17002
(717) 442-0952
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Poplar Grove School
(Amish)
443 Diesel Dr
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6700
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 483-6700
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
White Hall School
(Amish)
1419 W Back Mountain Rd
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2506
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2506
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4105 Front Mountain Road
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2184
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2184
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
101 N Beech Street
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(814) 237-1160
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1160
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 151 students
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
18 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(814) 237-1585
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
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(814) 658-3492
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