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Best Manheim Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 482 students in Manheim, PA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Manheim, PA is Manheim Christian Day School.
100% of private elementary schools in Manheim, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Amish).

Top-Ranked Manheim Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Manheim Christian Day School
(Christian)
686 Lebanon Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Clearview Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
110 N Esbenshade Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 653-4301
Gr: 1-8 | 69 students
Iron Grove School
(Amish)
1353 Mountain Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 445-4076
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Oak Lane Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2004 N Penryn Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-4725
Gr: 1-9 | 59 students
Old Line Amish School
(Amish)
1107 Old Line Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 442-0952
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Sporting Hill Christian School
(Mennonite)
65 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-0447
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
Sporting Valley School
(Amish)
803 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(917) 604-0957
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Manheim, Pennsylvania

Manheim, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sporting Hill Mennonite School (Closed 2014)
(Mennonite)
800 Junction Road
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 898-8927
Gr: 1-10 | 56 students

Overview

This Town (Manheim)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearManheim, PA Total Schools
20257
20248
20238
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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Student Body:

# Students
482 Students
206,273 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202569139199
202467126192
202364132193
2022100175205
2021100171201
202086144188
201993153193
201893151190
201783174199
201683174196
201583164183
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% Average Students of Color
7%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20257%26%33%
20247%26%32%
20236%25%32%
20222%25%32%
20212%24%31%
20202%24%31%
20193%24%31%
20183%24%30%
20173%24%31%
20163%24%31%
20153%25%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
18,961 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:111:1
201914:112:111:1
201814:112:111:1
201713:112:111:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.240.570.64
20240.220.560.64
20230.190.560.63
20220.160.560.62
20210.160.550.62
20200.150.540.62
20190.200.530.61
20180.200.530.60
20170.200.510.59
20160.200.510.59
20150.200.510.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20231%5%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
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# Black Students
6 Students
21,210 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%8%
20241%10%8%
20232%10%8%
20222%11%7%
20212%11%8%
20202%10%8%
20192%10%8%
20182%10%8%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%8%
20151%10%8%
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# White Students
423 Students
129,134 Students
% White Students
87%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202587%62%55%
202488%63%55%
202390%63%55%
202291%64%57%
202191%64%57%
202092%65%58%
201989%66%59%
201889%66%59%
201789%68%61%
201689%68%61%
201589%68%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
46 Students
39,617 Students
% of Others Students
9%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearManheim, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20259%19%22%
20248%18%22%
20236%18%22%
20227%16%22%
20217%16%20%
20206%17%19%
20199%16%20%
20189%16%20%
20179%16%19%
20169%16%18%
20159%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Manheim, PA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Manheim, PA is Manheim Christian Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Manheim?
7 private elementary schools are located in Manheim.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Manheim?
Manheim private elementary schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Manheim?
100% of private elementary schools in Manheim are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Amish).

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