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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School
Location
Miles
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
Pleasant Valley Paroch School
(Amish)
1635 Diamond Station Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School]( "Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School")
(Catholic)
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Olive Branch Christian Academy
(Amish)
34 Cindia Ln
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 413-2007
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 413-2007
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 20 students
Ephrata Mennonite School ![Ephrata Mennonite School Photo - Ephrata Mennonite School Campus]( "Ephrata Mennonite School Photo - Ephrata Mennonite School Campus")
(Mennonite)
635 Stevens Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Farmersville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Springville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
520 Springville Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-6775
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-6775
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 117 students
Hahnstown Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
255 Hahnstown Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-2694
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-2694
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 67 students
School
Location
Miles
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
Pleasant Valley Paroch School
(Amish)
1635 Diamond Station Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-6663
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School]( "Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School")
(Catholic)
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
Wood Crest Parochial School
(Mennonite)
19 Woodcrest Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 822-2233
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 822-2233
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School]( "Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo - Our Mother of Perpetual Help School")
(Catholic)
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
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
Hinkletown Mennonite School ![Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo]( "Hinkletown Mennonite School Photo")
(Mennonite)
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Point Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
110 Durlach Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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