Deer Hollow Amish School in New Providence, PA serves 27 co–educational students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1966, the school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 27:1.
The school has an Amish orientation and a religious affiliation classified as Other Religious.
Located near other rural K–8 private schools, the school offers a small enrollment size consistent with local Amish education options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Josh Fleming, Professional Baseball Player, 2013
- Dr. Robert Dangler, Assistant Superintendent
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Deer Hollow Amish School?
Deer Hollow Amish School famous alumni include: Josh Fleming, Professional Baseball Player, 2013 and Dr. Robert Dangler, Assistant Superintendent.
When is the application deadline for Deer Hollow Amish School?
The application deadline for Deer Hollow Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Deer Hollow Amish School is Calvary Christian Academy (5.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pennsy Ridge School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Willow Street KinderCare (6.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pennsy Ridge School
(Amish)
180 Pennsy Rd
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 419-4334
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 419-4334
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Hawksville Amish School
(Amish)
311 Camargo Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 806-3090
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 806-3090
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Rawlinsville School
(Amish)
112 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Twin Elm School
(Amish)
445 Twin Elm School
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 442-0952
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 442-0952
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Pencroft School
(Amish)
201 Pencroft Dr N
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-6980
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-6980
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1225 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-1989
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-1989
5.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Meadows Of Hope Christian School
All-girls | Alternative School (Mennonite)
1247 Silver Spring Rd
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-2019
5.3 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Hilldale Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
119 Mckelvey Ln
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 33 students
Bethel Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
333 Fulton View Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
7.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 34 students
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pennsy Ridge School
(Amish)
180 Pennsy Rd
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 419-4334
New Providence, PA 17560
(717) 419-4334
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Hawksville Amish School
(Amish)
311 Camargo Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 806-3090
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 806-3090
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Rawlinsville School
(Amish)
112 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Twin Elm School
(Amish)
445 Twin Elm School
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 442-0952
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 442-0952
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Pencroft School
(Amish)
201 Pencroft Dr N
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-6980
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-6980
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 20 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Willow Street KinderCare ![Willow Street KinderCare Photo - ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Classroom]( "Willow Street KinderCare Photo - ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
6.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 11 students
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lancaster County Christian School-west Lampeter
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Tuition listed
Wonder Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10 W. Farnum St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Charter Lane KinderCare ![Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom]( "Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1849 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
9.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5302 Norrisville Rd
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
White Hall, MD 21161
(410) 692-7810
9299.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
9299.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 N Bend Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7815
9299.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
9300.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
9300.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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