Cattail Parochial School (2026 Profile)

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Cattail Parochial School

3918 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529

Tel: (717) 768-0427

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Cattail Parochial School in Gordonville, PA serves 30 co鈥揺d students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.

The school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 3 full鈥搕ime teachers.

It maintains an Amish orientation and a religious affiliation classified as other religious.

Tuition and acceptance rate data are aligned with local Lancaster area private schools, which average $11,047 for elementary tuition and 87% acceptance.

Nearby schools in Gordonville offer similar grade spans and range in enrollment from 21 to 56 students, providing comparable small鈥搒cale education options.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1928

Colors

Gold, Purple

Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,750

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School Notes

School Mascot: Crusades

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,876 for elementary schools and $14,848 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).