Crystal Light Mennonite School in Castorland, NY, serves 51 co–ed students from grades 1 through 9 in a rural community setting.
The school has a Mennonite religious orientation and provides a regular elementary and secondary program.
With six teachers, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Approximately 3.85% of the student body represents students of color.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Crystal Light Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Crystal Light Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Crystal Light Mennonite School is River Valley Mennonite School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Augustinian Academy (7.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Valley Mennonite School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
5473 State Route 410
Castorland, NY 13620
(315) 493-0187
Castorland, NY 13620
(315) 493-0187
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Augustinian Academy
(Catholic)
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Christian Heritage School
(Christian)
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Faith Fellowship Christian School ![Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
(Catholic)
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Valley Mennonite School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
5473 State Route 410
Castorland, NY 13620
(315) 493-0187
Castorland, NY 13620
(315) 493-0187
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Faith Fellowship Christian School ![Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1316 Ives St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
20.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Tuition listed
Genesis School - Christian Life Center
(Christian)
12749 State Hwy 12e
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-3050
Chaumont, NY 13622
(315) 649-3050
32.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Little River Community School
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
48.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Valley Mennonite School
Alternative School (Mennonite)
5473 State Route 410
Castorland, NY 13620
(315) 493-0187
Castorland, NY 13620
(315) 493-0187
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Augustinian Academy
(Catholic)
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Christian Heritage School
(Christian)
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Faith Fellowship Christian School ![Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
(Catholic)
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Augustinian Academy
(Catholic)
317 West St
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1301
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Christian Heritage School
(Christian)
42140 County Route 41
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
Natural Bridge, NY 13665
(315) 405-1865
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
Faith Fellowship Christian School ![Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo]( "Faith Fellowship Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
131 Moore Avenue
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 783-9342
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Ihc Intermediate School Grades K-5
(Catholic)
122 Winthrop St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-7011
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Tuition listed
1316 Ives Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-4670
21.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Knickerbocker School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
739 Knickerbocker Dr
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3740
9628.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3750
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3750
9628.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ohio Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1537 Ohio St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3755
9628.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Starbuck Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Hoard St
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3765
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3765
9628.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Calcium Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25440 Indian River Dr
Calcium, NY 13616
(315) 629-1100
Calcium, NY 13616
(315) 629-1100
9630.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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