Diamond Street Early Childhood Center in Akron, PA, serves 105 co–ed students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a suburban community.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 105:1 for early childhood education.
Affiliated with the Mennonite faith, the center offers programs under an "Other religious" orientation in early childhood and day care services.
Approximately 38% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this Akron early learning program.
This suburban preschool and kindergarten program is part of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers membership network.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Diamond Street Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Diamond Street Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Diamond Street Early Childhood Center is Farmersville Mennonite School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pleasant Valley Paroch School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School (2.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasant Valley Paroch School
(Amish)
1635 Diamond Station Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Bethany Parochial School
(Mennonite)
Bethany Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5832
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5832
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
144 Pleasant Valley Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Conestoga View School
(Mennonite)
354 Peach Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
1.9 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 21 students
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Location
Miles
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Farmersville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Olive Branch Christian Academy
(Amish)
34 Cindia Ln
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 413-2007
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 413-2007
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 20 students
Springville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
520 Springville Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-6775
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-6775
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 117 students
Ephrata Mennonite School ![Ephrata Mennonite School Photo - Ephrata Mennonite School Campus]( "Ephrata Mennonite School Photo - Ephrata Mennonite School Campus")
(Mennonite)
635 Stevens Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wood Corner School
(Mennonite)
210 Wood Corner Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-3113
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-3113
3.6 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 19 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasant Valley Paroch School
(Amish)
1635 Diamond Station Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Bethany Parochial School
(Mennonite)
Bethany Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5832
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5832
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
144 Pleasant Valley Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Conestoga View School
(Mennonite)
354 Peach Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
1.9 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 21 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School]( "Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School")
(Catholic)
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Point Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
110 Durlach Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Owl Hill Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
506 Owl Hill Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9052
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9052
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Catalyst Christian School ![Catalyst Christian School Photo - Weekly capels, where we gather together learning from guest speakers about God and the life He gave us, and how we can use it to glorify Him!]( "Catalyst Christian School Photo - Weekly capels, where we gather together learning from guest speakers about God and the life He gave us, and how we can use it to glorify Him!")
(Christian)
1050 E Newport Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9551
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9551
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Delta Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
9318.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Canadochly Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Abels Rd
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
9319.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Eastern York High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
9319.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Eastern York Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
746 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
9319.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Wrightsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Chestnut St
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
9320 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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