Forest Lane Mennonite School in Gettysburg, PA, serves 16 students in grades 1 through 9 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 3 teachers supporting its co–educational, Mennonite–oriented program.
Forest Lane Mennonite School offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum without association membership.
This rural Pennsylvania school provides education rooted in an Other Religious affiliation with a focus on small class sizes.
Compared to nearby Gettysburg private schools, Forest Lane Mennonite School enrolls a smaller student body with a lower student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 16 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
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 Forest Lane Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Forest Lane Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Forest Lane Mennonite School is Freedom Christian Schools (3.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Freedom Christian Schools
(Christian)
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Hanover Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School![Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School Photo - .]( "Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School Photo - .")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
5.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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