East Salem Amish Parochial School in Mifflintown, PA serves 29 co–ed students in grades 1 through 9 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 29:1.
The enrollment size and grade span offer families an option for rural Amish–affiliated education in Juniata County.
Located near other private schools such as Ridgeside School and Kurtz Valley School, it provides an alternative educational setting with distinct religious orientation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
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 East Salem Amish Parochial School?
The application deadline for East Salem Amish Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to East Salem Amish Parochial School is Ridgeside School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mifflin County Christian Academy (8.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Ridgeside School
(Amish)
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
Kurtz Valley School
(Amish)
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockland Sunbeams Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
2333 Rockland Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.1 miles
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
Shade Mountain School
(Amish)
2811 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
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