Mcclays Mill Amish School in Orrstown, PA serves 28 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 28:1 with one teacher providing instruction across all grade levels.
Enrollment size and grade span support families seeking a small rural private school option for grades 1–8 in Orrstown.
Nearby private schools in Orrstown and surrounding areas offer similar grade spans with varying enrollment and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 28 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
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
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 Mcclays Mill Amish School?
The application deadline for Mcclays Mill Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mcclays Mill Amish School is Mowersville Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg (11.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Covered Bridge Amish School
(Amish)
961 Ridge Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Shippensburg, PA 17257
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Meadow Run School
(Amish)
20 Quigley Road
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-9934
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-9934
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
8.8 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
9.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
11.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Covered Bridge Amish School
(Amish)
961 Ridge Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Shippensburg, PA 17257
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Meadow Run School
(Amish)
20 Quigley Road
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-9934
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-9934
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
11.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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(Christian)
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
16.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 648 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 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
19.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
9307.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
9308 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
9308.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
9308.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
9311.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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