Rockland Sunbeams Amish School in Mifflintown, PA, serves co–educational students in grades K through 7 within a rural community setting.
The school follows an Amish orientation and operates as an alternative school with a total enrollment of 7 students.
With 4 teachers, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1, supporting a small group learning environment.
Nearby private schools in Mifflintown and surrounding areas include Juniata Christian School, Shade Mountain School, and East Salem Amish Parochial School, offering varied grade spans and larger enrollments.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rockland Sunbeams Amish School?
The application deadline for Rockland Sunbeams Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Rockland Sunbeams Amish School is Juniata Christian School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mifflin County Christian Academy (6.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shade Mountain School
(Amish)
2811 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Ridgeside School
(Amish)
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
Cocolamus Christian School
(Christian)
21 Bunkertown Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-3154
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-3154
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 38 students
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