Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bethany Parochial School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Mennonite
144 Pleasant Valley Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
1635 Diamond Station Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 21 students
Mennonite
354 Peach Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 20 students
Amish
34 Cindia Ln
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 413-2007
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 294 students
Mennonite
635 Stevens Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Mennonite
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 117 students
Mennonite
520 Springville Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-6775
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 67 students
Mennonite
255 Hahnstown Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-2694
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Mennonite
144 Pleasant Valley Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1833
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
1635 Diamond Station Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 21 students
Mennonite
354 Peach Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 355-5556
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Mennonite
19 Woodcrest Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 822-2233
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
110 Durlach Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
Distance: 5.6 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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Abels Rd
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
9319.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
746 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
9319.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
9320 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Chestnut St
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
9320.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
9320.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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