Bethany Parochial School in Ephrata, PA, serves 19 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a Mennonite religious affiliation and operates as a co–educational regular elementary and secondary program.
With one teacher, the student–teacher ratio at Bethany Parochial School is 19:1.
Nearby schools within 2 miles include Pleasant Valley Mennonite School (K–8, 79 students, 9:1 ratio) and Pleasant Valley Paroch School (1–8, 24 students, 12:1 ratio).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 19 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
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethany Parochial School?
The application deadline for Bethany Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bethany Parochial School is Olive Branch Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pleasant Valley Mennonite School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
144 Pleasant Valley Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
1635 Diamond Station Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Conestoga View School
(Mennonite)
354 Peach Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
1.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 21 students
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
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