Walnut Hill Parochial School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Walnut Hill Parochial School

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Walnut Hill Parochial School in New Holland, PA serves 21 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.

Founded in 1905, the school has an Amish religious orientation and operates as a coeducational elementary and secondary program.

The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1, with a single teacher serving all enrolled students.

This rural Pennsylvania school ranks among the state's oldest private schools based on founding year.

Walnut Hill Parochial School is part of the Lancaster area network of small private schools offering elementary and middle鈥揼rade education.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Walnut Hill Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

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

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Empowering Learners as Global Thinkers and Producers

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,917 for elementary schools and $14,910 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).