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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
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 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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Quick Facts
Center Square Amish School
(Amish)
100 W Center Square Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-3381
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-3381
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Penn Johns Parochial School
(Amish)
203 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 989-2713
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 989-2713
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Farmersville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
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