Hill Top School in Kirkwood, PA, serves 73 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1971, Hill Top School operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 73:1.
The school follows an Amish religious orientation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Hill Top School is located near several other rural private schools serving grades 1–8, including Misty Meadow School and Picadilly Ridge School within a 3–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
6 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hill Top School?
The application deadline for Hill Top School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Hill Top School is Calvary Christian Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Misty Meadow School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West Fallowfield Christian School (9.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Misty Meadow School
(Amish)
1600 Noble Rd.
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-3587
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-3587
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Picadilly Ridge School
(Amish)
87 Springville Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 687-8321
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 687-8321
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 23 students
Eden Meadows School
(Amish)
930 Valley Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 468-4863
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 468-4863
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Country View School
(Amish)
472 Cooper Dr
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-6831
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-6831
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 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
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Bethel Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
333 Fulton View Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 529-6616
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 34 students
295 S Kinzer Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
6.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Little Britain Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
352 Nottingham Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 629-3605
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 629-3605
6.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 45 students
Faith Mennonite High School
(Mennonite)
5085 Woodland Dr
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 442-8818
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Misty Meadow School
(Amish)
1600 Noble Rd.
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-3587
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-3587
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Picadilly Ridge School
(Amish)
87 Springville Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 687-8321
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 687-8321
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 23 students
Eden Meadows School
(Amish)
930 Valley Rd
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 468-4863
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 468-4863
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Country View School
(Amish)
472 Cooper Dr
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-6831
Kirkwood, PA 17536
(717) 529-6831
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Fallowfield Christian School ![West Fallowfield Christian School Photo]( "West Fallowfield Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
795 Fallowfield Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-5011
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-5011
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 122 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1137 Shadyside Road
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 998-0877
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 998-0877
9.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Weaver Day School
Daycare / Preschool
1057 Little Elk Creek Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-4023
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-4023
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
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Daycare / Preschool
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
12.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 11 students
Growing Place Childcare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
390 Vineyard Way Ste 301
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-8886
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-8886
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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
9295.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(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
9296.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
9296.7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
9296.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Pylesville Rd
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
Pylesville, MD 21132
(410) 638-3658
9296.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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