Countryside School in Gordonville, PA serves 23 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 12:1 and employs two teachers.
Countryside School's enrollment size is smaller compared to nearby elementary and middle schools serving similar grades.
The school provides regular elementary and secondary programs in a rural area near Ronks and New Holland, Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Countryside School?
The application deadline for Countryside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Countryside School is Summitview Christian School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beilers School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Holland Early Learning Center (2.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beilers School
(Amish)
3167 W Newport Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 293-2715
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 293-2715
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Zeltenriech School
(Amish)
442 N Hollander Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Walnut Hill Parochial School
(Amish)
284 S Shirk Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Meadowbrook Parochial
(Amish)
3528 Newport Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8157
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8157
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Summitview Christian School
(Mennonite)
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Groffdale School
(Mennonite)
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pequea Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
5025 Diem Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7841
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 22 students
Farmersville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beilers School
(Amish)
3167 W Newport Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 293-2715
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 293-2715
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Zeltenriech School
(Amish)
442 N Hollander Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Walnut Hill Parochial School
(Amish)
284 S Shirk Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8905
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Meadowbrook Parochial
(Amish)
3528 Newport Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8157
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 768-8157
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Holland Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
18 Western Ave
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Delta Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
9311.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
9313.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
9314 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 6-9%)
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
9314.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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