Clarks Run School in Blain, PA, is a rural co–educational private school serving grades 1 through 8 with an enrollment of 43 students.
The school has an 11:1 student–teacher ratio supported by 4 teachers, providing a regular elementary and secondary program.
Affiliated with the Mennonite orientation and other religious groups, Clarks Run School operates in a rural setting.
Among nearby rural private schools offering grades 1–8, Clarks Run has a moderate enrollment size and a lower student–teacher ratio compared to some peers.
Families seeking a rural Mennonite–affiliated elementary and middle school in Blain may consider Clarks Run School for grades 1–8 education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 43 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
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Clarks Run School?
The application deadline for Clarks Run School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Clarks Run School is River Rock Academy (9.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fowlers Hollow School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Christian School Of Grace Baptist Church (19.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fowlers Hollow School
(Amish)
Rr 1 Box 645
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 419-6243
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 419-6243
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Manassa School
(Amish)
3899 Couchtown Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 536-3635
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 536-3635
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Rippling Creek Amish School
(Amish)
166 Rippling Creek Ln
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 809-3611
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 809-3611
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Stony Point School
(Amish)
Cardinal Hill Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 503-3307
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 503-3307
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Farm Lane School
(Amish)
1616 Valentine Rd
Ickesburg, PA 17037
(717) 438-3609
Ickesburg, PA 17037
(717) 438-3609
7.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students
Path Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
22279 Back Rd
Doylesburg, PA 17219
(717) 349-7878
Doylesburg, PA 17219
(717) 349-7878
11.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
15.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
15.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 109 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fowlers Hollow School
(Amish)
Rr 1 Box 645
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 419-6243
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 419-6243
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Manassa School
(Amish)
3899 Couchtown Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 536-3635
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 536-3635
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Rippling Creek Amish School
(Amish)
166 Rippling Creek Ln
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 809-3611
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 809-3611
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Stony Point School
(Amish)
Cardinal Hill Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 503-3307
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 503-3307
3.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Farm Lane School
(Amish)
1616 Valentine Rd
Ickesburg, PA 17037
(717) 438-3609
Ickesburg, PA 17037
(717) 438-3609
7.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
4105 Front Mountain Road
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2184
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2184
19.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 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
19.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Carlisle Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
20.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
20.8 miles
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(814) 447-5529
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(814) 447-5529
9328.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Meadow St
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
(814) 447-5529
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
(814) 447-5529
9329 miles
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2513
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2513
9329.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
9329.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
9329.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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