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.: 13:1
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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Location
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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
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