Parkers Chapel Amish School in Marydel, DE serves 26 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 2 full–time teachers supporting its Amish orientation curriculum.
The student body is evenly split with 50% representation of students of color, reflecting some diversity for a rural Delaware private school.
Parkers Chapel Amish School participates in special emphasis associations related to its religious affiliation.
Among nearby rural Delaware schools offering grades 1–8, its enrollment and student–teacher ratio are comparable to Coopers Corner and Southern Meadow schools within 6 miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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 Parkers Chapel Amish School?
The application deadline for Parkers Chapel Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Parkers Chapel Amish School is Central Christian School (6.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Coopers Corner School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Central De Christian Academy (9.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coopers Corner School
(Amish)
2183 Honeysuckle Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Shady Lane School
(Amish)
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
West Center School
(Amish)
1418 Yoder Dr
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Southern Meadow School
(Amish)
2008 Jebb Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Apple Grove School
(Amish)
2391 Hazlettville Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
High Road School Of Delaware
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Kenton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
9.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Capitol Baptist School
(Baptist)
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
9.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coopers Corner School
(Amish)
2183 Honeysuckle Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 674-2374
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Shady Lane School
(Amish)
420 Brittney Ln
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8385
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
West Center School
(Amish)
1418 Yoder Dr
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Southern Meadow School
(Amish)
2008 Jebb Rd
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2588
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Apple Grove School
(Amish)
2391 Hazlettville Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-8272
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central De Christian Academy
(Christian)
4698 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
The Little School
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
631 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-5784
11 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chapel District Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11430 Cordova Rd
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
Cordova, MD 21625
(410) 822-2391
9233.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
213 Homewood Ave
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1320
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1320
9235.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Kennard Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Little Kidwell Ave
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1166
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1166
9235.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Centreville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
231 Ruthsburg Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0883
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0883
9235.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Queen Anne's County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Ruthsburg Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0500
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0500
9235.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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