Deer Creek in Orrville, OH, is a rural alternative co–ed school serving grades 1 through 7 with an enrollment of 42 students.
The school operates with two teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1.
Deer Creek has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, reflecting its community–based focus.
Deer Creek's enrollment size and grade span provide a small–scale private school option in the Orrville rural area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
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 Deer Creek?
The application deadline for Deer Creek is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Deer Creek is Kingsway Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Wooster Ohio (8.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Tuition listed
Apple Grove
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Stone Hill
Alternative School (Amish)
9013 E Lincoln Way
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Country Meadow
(Amish)
2594 S Swinehart Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Tuition listed
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Beech Grove
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
5.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 67 students
9060 Yoder Rd
Sterling, OH 44276
(330) 669-2900
Sterling, OH 44276
(330) 669-2900
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Wooster Christian School
(Christian)
4599b Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 252 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Tuition listed
Apple Grove
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Stone Hill
Alternative School (Amish)
9013 E Lincoln Way
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Country Meadow
(Amish)
2594 S Swinehart Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Wooster Ohio
Montessori School
1170 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
9060 Yoder Rd
Sterling, OH 44276
(330) 669-2900
Sterling, OH 44276
(330) 669-2900
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
St. Mary Of Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
515 Beall Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8671
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8671
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Wooster Christian School
(Christian)
4599b Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 252 students Acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14059 State Route 226
Lakeville, OH 44638
(419) 827-2006
Lakeville, OH 44638
(419) 827-2006
9302.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
13495 State Route 39
Big Prairie, OH 44611
(330) 378-2111
Big Prairie, OH 44611
(330) 378-2111
9302.7 miles
Gr: K-2 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
9305.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
9305.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
9305.2 miles
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