Cherrytown School in Dornsife, PA, serves 27 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–ed school follows an Amish orientation with other religious affiliation and operates with two teachers, maintaining a 14:1 student–teacher ratio.
Enrollment size and grade span make it a small Pennsylvania rural private school option for families seeking education from first to eighth grade.
Nearby schools include Schwaben Creek School and Sunrise View School, providing additional options within 7 miles of Dornsife.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 27 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
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cherrytown School?
The application deadline for Cherrytown School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cherrytown School is St. Louis De Montfort Academy (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Schwaben Creek School (3.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Schwaben Creek School
(Amish)
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
4.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Sunrise View School
(Amish)
256 Range Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
6.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Shady Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
5141 Produce Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Luxenburg Rd
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
7.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
4.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
New Story Schools
Special Education School
297 Route 204
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 884-3615
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 884-3615
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Victory Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Abby Rd
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 743-0770
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 743-0770
8.8 miles
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Schwaben Creek School
(Amish)
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
4.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Sunrise View School
(Amish)
256 Range Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
6.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Shady Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
5141 Produce Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Luxenburg Rd
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
7.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Schwaben Creek School
(Amish)
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadowview Christian Academy
(Christian)
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
12.1 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
9362.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Newport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
9362.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Newport Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
9362.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
East Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Main St
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
9366.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Halifax Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 School Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
9366.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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