Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Deer Creek
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Christian
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Alternative School (Amish)
9013 E Lincoln Way
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
2594 S Swinehart Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
Amish
9165 Ely Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Christian
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 67 students
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
9060 Yoder Rd
Sterling, OH 44276
(330) 669-2900
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 252 students
Christian
4599b Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Christian
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Alternative School (Amish)
12899 Hacket Rd
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 465-8132
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Alternative School (Amish)
9013 E Lincoln Way
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
2594 S Swinehart Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
Amish
9165 Ely Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1170 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
9060 Yoder Rd
Sterling, OH 44276
(330) 669-2900
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
515 Beall Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8671
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 252 students
Christian
4599b Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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/
Top 10%10
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
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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