Rheems Mennonite School in Mount Joy, PA, serves 46 students in grades 1 through 9 within a town setting and has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 4 teachers.
Enrollment includes a small percentage of students of color at 2.17%.
This co–educational school offers regular elementary and secondary programs without memberships in external school associations.
Rheems Mennonite School is positioned near other private options including Kraybill Mennonite School and Mount Calvary Christian School within a 4–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 46 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
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Rheems Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Rheems Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Rheems Mennonite School is Kelly School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kraybill Mennonite School (3.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kelly School
(Christian)
P O Box 69
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 489-2590
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 489-2590
2.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
598 Kraybill Church Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Bellaire Ridge School
(Amish)
521 Bellaire Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0587
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0587
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
629 Holly Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
U-gro Learning Centres
Daycare / Preschool
1 Shrine Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 287-9080
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 287-9080
3.6 miles
Gr: K | 17 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kelly School
(Christian)
P O Box 69
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 489-2590
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 489-2590
2.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
629 Holly Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Janus School ![The Janus School Photo - The Janus School]( "The Janus School Photo - The Janus School")
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sonlight River Brethren School
(Brethren)
4075 Siegrist Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 684-7887
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 684-7887
6.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 43 students
Sporting Hill Christian School
(Mennonite)
65 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-0447
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-0447
7.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kelly School
(Christian)
P O Box 69
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 489-2590
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 489-2590
2.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
598 Kraybill Church Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Bellaire Ridge School
(Amish)
521 Bellaire Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0587
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0587
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
629 Holly Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Janus School ![The Janus School Photo - The Janus School]( "The Janus School Photo - The Janus School")
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
598 Kraybill Church Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
629 Holly Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
U-gro Learning Centres
Daycare / Preschool
1 Shrine Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 287-9080
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 287-9080
3.6 miles
Gr: K | 17 students
15 W Walnut St
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-4506
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-4506
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Little People Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
780 Chickies Hill Rd
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4451
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4451
6.9 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6923 Lincoln Highway West
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 225-4731
9316.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Spring Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
244 Old Hanover Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
9316.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Spring Grove Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
9316.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1480 Roth Church Rd
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
9316.6 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Roth's Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
9316.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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