Schwaben Creek School in Herndon, PA serves 23 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school follows an Amish religious orientation and has one teacher with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1.
Schwaben Creek School's enrollment includes 18 students in grades K–8, reflecting a small school size compared to nearby rural private schools.
The school provides educational services in a rural location 1.9 to 6.5 miles from several other private schools serving similar grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
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 Schwaben Creek School?
The application deadline for Schwaben Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Schwaben Creek School is St. Louis De Montfort Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northern Dauphin Christian School (10.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Cherrytown School
(Amish)
1145 Cherry Town Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Shady Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
5141 Produce Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
White Oak School
(Mennonite)
1737 Winding Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 365-2353
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 365-2353
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
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