Cattail Parochial School

Cattail Parochial School in Gordonville, PA serves 30 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
It maintains an Amish orientation and a religious affiliation classified as other religious.
Tuition and acceptance rate data are aligned with local Lancaster area private schools, which average $11,047 for elementary tuition and 87% acceptance.
Nearby schools in Gordonville offer similar grade spans and range in enrollment from 21 to 56 students, providing comparable small–scale education options.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1928
Colors
Gold, Purple

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Cattail Parochial School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Crusades
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 30 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 $12,655 for elementary schools and $14,782 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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