Sporting Valley School

Sporting Valley School in Manheim, PA, serves 28 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with three full–time teachers supporting the academic program.
As an Amish–affiliated institution, it offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum aligned with its community orientation.
Enrollment size and grade span provide a small–school environment focused on early through middle grades education.
Sporting Valley School is located near other private schools in Manheim, offering families options within a rural Pennsylvania context.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Sporting Valley School?
The application deadline for Sporting Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,745 for elementary schools and $14,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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