About the School
- Sunnyside East in Leola, PA, serves 30 students in grades 1 through 8 within an Amish–oriented, religiously affiliated school setting on an urban.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 30:1 with a single teacher supporting all grade levels.
- Located near other private schools in Leola and Bird In Hand, Sunnyside East provides elementary and middle school education in a rural community context. The co–educational program reflects a small enrollment size compared to nearby schools offering similar grade spans.
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunnyside East?
The application deadline for Sunnyside East is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Sunnyside East is Veritas Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Center Square Amish School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
100 W Center Square Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-3381
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
203 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
190 Quarry Rd
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0530
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Mennonite
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Mennonite
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Mennonite
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,300 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1805 Olde Homestead Ln
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 922-5082
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
100 W Center Square Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-3381
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
203 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
190 Quarry Rd
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0530
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Mennonite
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2408 Anita Court
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0725
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
18 Western Ave
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Leola Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2426 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 656-2068
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 656-2068
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 School Lane
Brownstown, PA 17508
(717) 656-6021
Brownstown, PA 17508
(717) 656-6021
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Brownstown
Vocational School
(Reading: <50%)
231 Snyder Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 859-5101
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 S 11th St
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
3.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Fritz Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Hornig Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5246
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-5246
3.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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