Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Forest Lane Mennonite School
About the School
- Forest Lane Mennonite School in Gettysburg, PA, serves 16 students in grades 1 through 9 within a rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 3 teachers supporting its co–educational, Mennonite–oriented program.
- Forest Lane Mennonite School offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum without association membership.
- This rural Pennsylvania school provides education rooted in an Other Religious affiliation with a focus on small class sizes.
- Compared to nearby Gettysburg private schools, Forest Lane Mennonite School enrolls a smaller student body with a lower student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-9
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Forest Lane Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Forest Lane Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Forest Lane Mennonite School is Freedom Christian Schools (3.8 miles away)
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Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Mennonite
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Mennonite
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
Special Education School
6156 W Canal Rd
Abbottstown, PA 17301
(717) 259-9537
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Mennonite
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
55 Basilica Drive
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-8715
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: NS | 14 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
603 Wilson Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-2676
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14519 Pennersville Rd
Cascade, MD 21719
(301) 766-8066
Cascade, MD 21719
(301) 766-8066
9296.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16210-b Sabillasville Rd
Sabillasville, MD 21780
(227) 203-1360
Sabillasville, MD 21780
(227) 203-1360
9296.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14745 Sabillasville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-3150
Thurmont, MD 21788
(227) 203-3150
9296.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Alternative School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
9297.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(227) 203-1720
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(227) 203-1720
9299.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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