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Sunset Parochial School

Cumberland Highway
Newburg, PA 17240

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Sunset Parochial School is a rural Pennsylvania co–ed elementary school in Newburg serving grades 1 through 4 with an enrollment of 35 students.

The school follows an Amish–oriented religious affiliation and operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 2 teachers.

As a rural elementary private school, Sunset Parochial School offers regular academic programs within a small community setting.

Nearby private schools within a 7–mile radius include other Amish and Christian–affiliated institutions serving grades 1–8 and K–12.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-4
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-4

Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Sunset Parochial School?

The application deadline for Sunset Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-4
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $6,589 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).