Bethany Parochial School

Bethany Parochial School in Ephrata, PA, serves 19 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a Mennonite religious affiliation and operates as a co–educational regular elementary and secondary program.
With one teacher, the student–teacher ratio at Bethany Parochial School is 19:1.
Nearby schools within 2 miles include Pleasant Valley Mennonite School (K–8, 79 students, 9:1 ratio) and Pleasant Valley Paroch School (1–8, 24 students, 12:1 ratio).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Bethany Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,745 for elementary schools and $14,483 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).

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