Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sonlight River Brethren School
About the School
- Sonlight River Brethren School in Mount Joy, PA, serves 43 co–ed students in grades 1 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 6 teachers, offering regular elementary and secondary programs with a Brethren religious orientation.
- Enrollment covers all grades 1 to 12, providing a continuous educational experience in a small–school environment.
- Located in a large suburban area, the school's religious affiliation is categorized as Other religious, reflecting its Brethren orientation.
- Tuition and specific rankings are not listed; however, the school is one of several private options in the Mount Joy area serving a range of grade levels.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sonlight River Brethren School?
The application deadline for Sonlight River Brethren School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sonlight River Brethren School is Prospect Grove High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Janus School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little People Daycare (3.3 miles away)
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Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1290 Prospect Rd
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 285-0420
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
780 Chickies Hill Rd
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4451
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
All-boys | Special Education School
3710 Hempland Rd Ste 1
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 405-3287
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
404 Cherry St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2433
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1290 Prospect Rd
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 285-0420
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
All-boys | Special Education School
3710 Hempland Rd Ste 1
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 405-3287
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
Mennonite
65 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-0447
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 38 students
Mennonite
3453 Blue Rock Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9493
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
All-boys | Special Education School
3710 Hempland Rd Ste 1
Mountville, PA 17554
(717) 405-3287
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
404 Cherry St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2433
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 69 students
Mennonite
110 N Esbenshade Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 653-4301
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Mennonite
598 Kraybill Church Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
780 Chickies Hill Rd
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4451
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
595 Centerville Rd.
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool
595 Centerville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 898-8426
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Mennonite
598 Kraybill Church Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 563-5236
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3131 Columbia Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 295-1548
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Columbia Middle School Hill Campus
(Math: 6-9%)
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Columbia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus
(Math: 15-19%)
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Landisville Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Mumma Dr
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5607
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-5607
2.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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