Cedar Knoll Parochial in Shippensburg, PA, serves 20 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 two full–time teachers.
The religious affiliation is Mennonite, with programming focused on regular elementary and secondary education.
Tuition costs align with the regional average, reflecting Cumberland County's private elementary school rate of approximately $6,589.
Within a 5–mile radius, Cedar Knoll Parochial is among several private options offering grades 1–8 with comparable enrollment sizes and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 20 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
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 Cedar Knoll Parochial?
The application deadline for Cedar Knoll Parochial is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Cedar Knoll Parochial is Mowersville Christian Academy (6.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tunnel Run School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg (13.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
South Mountain Parochial School
(Mennonite)
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
3.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Covered Bridge Amish School
(Amish)
961 Ridge Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Shippensburg, PA 17257
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
6.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
8.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students
Blue Ridge Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2514 Walnut Bottom Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
8.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
11.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
South Mountain Parochial School
(Mennonite)
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
3.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Covered Bridge Amish School
(Amish)
961 Ridge Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Shippensburg, PA 17257
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
14.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
14.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
15 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
9309.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
9310.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
9311 miles
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
9311.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Vocational School
2463 Loop Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
9311.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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