About the School
- Locust Ridge Amish School in Strasburg, PA, serves 23 co–ed students in grades 1 through 7 within a suburban community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 2 teachers providing regular elementary and secondary education.
- Affiliated with the Amish community, the school offers a grade span focused on early and middle childhood education.
- Located near other private options in the Strasburg area, Locust Ridge Amish School is part of a neighborhood with multiple Amish and nonsectarian schools serving similar grade levels.
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Locust Ridge Amish School?
The application deadline for Locust Ridge Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Locust Ridge Amish School is Lancaster Mennonite School (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Twin Elm School (1.5 miles away)
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
445 Twin Elm School
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Amish
424 North Jackson St
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 768-3465
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
412 North Jackson Street
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-0799
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
12 Esbenshade Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8875
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
36 Peach Ln
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 786-7848
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Mennonite
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Christian
295 S Kinzer Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Mennonite
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students
Mennonite
5085 Woodland Dr
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
445 Twin Elm School
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Amish
424 North Jackson St
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 768-3465
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
412 North Jackson Street
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-0799
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
12 Esbenshade Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8875
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
36 Peach Ln
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 786-7848
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Mennonite
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1849 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Norrisville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5302 Norrisville Rd
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
9302.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Fawn Area Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
9304.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Kennard-dale High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
9304.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
South Eastern Intrmd School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
9304.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
South Eastern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
9304.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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