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Cattail Parochial School

3918 Old Philadelphia Pike Gordonville, PA 17529

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

  • Cattail Parochial School in Gordonville, PA serves 30 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
  • The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 3 full–time 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–scale education options.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1928

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

Sports

Colors
Gold, Purple
School Mascot
Crusades

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Did You Know?

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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