South Mountain View School in Hegins, PA, serves 21 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates as a co鈥揺ducational alternative Amish鈥揳ffiliated program with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1 supported by one teacher.
South Mountain View School was established to provide education aligned with Amish orientation in a rural area of Pennsylvania.
Compared to nearby private schools serving similar grades, South Mountain View's enrollment size is among the smaller options available in the region.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
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 South Mountain View School?
The application deadline for South Mountain View School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to South Mountain View School is St. Louis De Montfort Academy (9.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Mountain View School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Schwaben Creek School (7.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Mountain View School
(Amish)
103 School House Dr
Spring Glen, PA 17978
(717) 442-0952
Spring Glen, PA 17978
(717) 442-0952
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Luxenburg Rd
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Sunrise View School
(Amish)
256 Range Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
352 Roller Rd.
Elizabethville, PA 17023
(717) 442-0952
Elizabethville, PA 17023
(717) 442-0952
7.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
9.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Northern Dauphin County Christian School
(Christian)
2134 State Route 209
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 648-3656
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 648-3656
11.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
13.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Mountain View School
(Amish)
103 School House Dr
Spring Glen, PA 17978
(717) 442-0952
Spring Glen, PA 17978
(717) 442-0952
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Luxenburg Rd
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
Sunrise View School
(Amish)
256 Range Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
352 Roller Rd.
Elizabethville, PA 17023
(717) 442-0952
Elizabethville, PA 17023
(717) 442-0952
7.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Schwaben Creek School
(Amish)
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
13.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
6130 Old Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-7748
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-7748
15.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Blue Mt Christian School
(Christian)
14 Silvertown Rd
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-9650
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-9650
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
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Rank:
4/
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Susquenita Elementary Schol
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
9354.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Susquenita High School
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
9354.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Middle School
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
9354.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Peters Mountain Rd
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 265-7920
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 265-7920
9356.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
9356.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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