Cherrytown School

1145 Cherry Town Rd Dornsife, PA 17823

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • 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 Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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).

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