Schwaben Creek School in Herndon, PA serves 23 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school follows an Amish religious orientation and has one teacher with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1.
Schwaben Creek School's enrollment includes 18 students in grades K–8, reflecting a small school size compared to nearby rural private schools.
The school provides educational services in a rural location 1.9 to 6.5 miles from several other private schools serving similar grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
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 Schwaben Creek School?
The application deadline for Schwaben Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Schwaben Creek School is St. Louis De Montfort Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northern Dauphin Christian School (10.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Cherrytown School
(Amish)
1145 Cherry Town Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Shady Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
5141 Produce Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
White Oak School
(Mennonite)
1737 Winding Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 365-2353
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 365-2353
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Luxenburg Rd
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
6.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
New Story Schools
Special Education School
297 Route 204
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 884-3615
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 884-3615
9.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Stoney Meadow School
(Mennonite)
1860 Pine Swamp Rd
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 17853
(570) 217-6000
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 17853
(570) 217-6000
11.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
1.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Cherrytown School
(Amish)
1145 Cherry Town Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Shady Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
5141 Produce Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 374-6326
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
White Oak School
(Mennonite)
1737 Winding Rd
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 365-2353
Port Trevorton, PA 17864
(570) 365-2353
6.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Luxenburg Rd
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3829
6.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1072 Route 25
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-1940
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
13.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students Acceptance rate listed
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadowview Christian Academy
(Christian)
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
15.6 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
9360.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Newport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
9360.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Newport Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
9360.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
9361.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Greenwood High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
9361.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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