Welsh Mountain Amish Parochial School in New Holland, PA serves 46 co鈥揺d students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1, supported by four teachers, providing education within an Amish religious affiliation.
This rural elementary and secondary school is a member of the Council of Bilingual Education.
Local private schools in New Holland offer varied enrollment sizes and student鈥搕eacher ratios, with Welsh Mountain Amish Parochial School maintaining a moderate class size.
Tuition information is not provided; Lancaster area private elementary schools have an average tuition of approximately $11,000.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Welsh Mountain Amish Parochial School?
The application deadline for Welsh Mountain Amish Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Welsh Mountain Amish Parochial School is Pequea Mennonite School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Holland Early Learning Center (4.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pequea Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
5025 Diem Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students
Red Well School
(Amish)
436 Red Well Road
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Spring Garden Parochial School
(Amish)
181 Snake Ln
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-0652
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-0652
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
3252 Yost Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Smiling Ridge School
(Amish)
319 Spring Garden Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-7218
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-7218
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pequea Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
5025 Diem Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students
Summitview Christian School
(Mennonite)
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Groffdale School
(Mennonite)
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
5.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Crossroads Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
3030 Division Hwy
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7266
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7266
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 53 students
Faith Mennonite High School
(Mennonite)
5085 Woodland Dr
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
5.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pequea Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
5025 Diem Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students
Red Well School
(Amish)
436 Red Well Road
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 768-0707
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Spring Garden Parochial School
(Amish)
181 Snake Ln
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-0652
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-0652
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
3252 Yost Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 354-8490
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Smiling Ridge School
(Amish)
319 Spring Garden Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-7218
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-7218
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Hinkletown Mennonite School ![Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo]( "Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo")
(Mennonite)
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Twin Valley Bible Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
105 Shirktown Rd
Narvon, PA 17555
(610) 286-6646
Narvon, PA 17555
(610) 286-6646
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2760 Main St
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 286-0353
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 286-0353
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
561 Letort Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
9313.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
266 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
9313.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Hill St
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
Conestoga, PA 17516
(717) 872-9535
9313.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
356 Frogtown Rd
Pequea, PA 17565
(717) 291-9854
Pequea, PA 17565
(717) 291-9854
9313.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 Charlestown Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
9314 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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