Raccoon Valley School in Millerstown, PA, offers education for girls in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 24 students and a student–teacher ratio of 24:1, with one full–time teacher.
Founded with an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, Raccoon Valley School provides a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
Nearby schools include other Amish and Mennonite–affiliated elementary programs within a 5–mile radius, with varying enrollments and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
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 Raccoon Valley School?
The application deadline for Raccoon Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Raccoon Valley School is Walker Mennonite School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sunset Valley School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mifflin County Christian Academy (13.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunset Valley School
(Amish)
1907 Arndt Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-0322
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-0322
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Black Rock School
(Amish)
2620 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 27 students
Walker Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7864 William Penn Hwy
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 55 students
Breezy Hollow Amish School
(Amish)
903 Center Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-2109
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-2109
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Walker Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7864 William Penn Hwy
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 55 students
Kurtz Valley School
(Amish)
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
6.1 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
6.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 26 students
Ridgeside School
(Amish)
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
7.9 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunset Valley School
(Amish)
1907 Arndt Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-0322
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-0322
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Black Rock School
(Amish)
2620 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 27 students
Walker Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
7864 William Penn Hwy
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 636-4498
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 55 students
Breezy Hollow Amish School
(Amish)
903 Center Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-2109
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-2109
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 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
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Tuition listed
101 N Beech Street
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
20 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
20.3 miles
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carlisle Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
20.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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185 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-7154
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-7154
9344.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
9344.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
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212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
9347.5 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
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3/
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2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
9347.5 miles
Gr: 6-7 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
9347.6 miles
Gr: K-3 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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