Valley Road Amish School in Christiana, PA, serves 32 co–ed students from grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1942, the school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 32:1.
The school has an Amish orientation with affiliation to other religious associations, providing elementary and middle school education.
Valley Road Amish School is located near several other Amish schools offering grades 1–8 within 2.5 miles, including Cooperville Amish School and Pine Crest Amish School.
As a nonprofit religious school in Lancaster County, Valley Road Amish School provides a rural private education option consistent with local community demographics.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1942
Colors
Black, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blazers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Road Amish School?
The application deadline for Valley Road Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Valley Road Amish School is Old Paths Baptist Academy (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley Road School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West Fallowfield Christian School (4.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Road School
(Amish)
1105 Vintage Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(610) 593-1883
Quarryville, PA 17566
(610) 593-1883
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Pine Crest Amish School
(Amish)
1160 Gap Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(610) 593-0450
Christiana, PA 17509
(610) 593-0450
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
East Nickle Mines Amish School
(Amish)
5560 White Oak Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(610) 593-8610
Paradise, PA 17562
(610) 593-8610
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Green Tree School
(Amish)
Valley Rd & Greentree Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-4706
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-4706
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Old Paths Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
682 Gap Newport Pike
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 383-7097
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 383-7097
3.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
295 S Kinzer Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Faith Mennonite High School
(Mennonite)
5085 Woodland Dr
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
West Fallowfield Christian School ![West Fallowfield Christian School Photo]( "West Fallowfield Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
795 Fallowfield Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-5011
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-5011
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 122 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
4702 Lincoln Hwy
Parkesburg, PA 19365
(484) 288-9943
Parkesburg, PA 19365
(484) 288-9943
5.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Road School
(Amish)
1105 Vintage Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(610) 593-1883
Quarryville, PA 17566
(610) 593-1883
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Pine Crest Amish School
(Amish)
1160 Gap Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(610) 593-0450
Christiana, PA 17509
(610) 593-0450
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
East Nickle Mines Amish School
(Amish)
5560 White Oak Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(610) 593-8610
Paradise, PA 17562
(610) 593-8610
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Green Tree School
(Amish)
Valley Rd & Greentree Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-4706
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-4706
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Fallowfield Christian School ![West Fallowfield Christian School Photo]( "West Fallowfield Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
795 Fallowfield Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-5011
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-5011
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 122 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Growing Place Childcare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
390 Vineyard Way Ste 301
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-8886
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-8886
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
1137 Shadyside Road
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 998-0877
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 998-0877
12.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(410) 638-3650
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