Valley Road Amish School

118 Lower Valley Rd. Christiana, PA 17509

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Valley Road Amish School in Christiana, PA, serves 32 co–ed students from grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
  • Founded in 1942, the school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 32:1.
  • The school has an Amish orientation with affiliation to other religious associations, providing elementary and middle school education.
  • Valley Road Amish School is located near several other Amish schools offering grades 1–8 within 2.5 miles, including Cooperville Amish School and Pine Crest Amish School.
  • As a nonprofit religious school in Lancaster County, Valley Road Amish School provides a rural private education option consistent with local community demographics.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1942
Colors
Black, Gold

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
25 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Blazers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Valley Road Amish School?
The application deadline for Valley Road Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,917 for elementary schools and $14,910 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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