Pencroft School in Holtwood, PA serves 20 students in grades 1 through 7 in a rural community setting.
The co鈥揺ducational school has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 20:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
Nearby schools include Rawlinsville School and Hilldale Amish Parochial School, both within 1.5 miles and offering overlapping grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
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 Pencroft School?
The application deadline for Pencroft School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Pencroft School is Hilldale Amish Parochial School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rawlinsville School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Willow Street KinderCare (8.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rawlinsville School
(Amish)
112 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Hilldale Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
119 Mckelvey Ln
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 33 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
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
River View Amish School
(Amish)
85 Pinnacle Rd
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 381-5661
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 381-5661
2.7 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 20 students
Chestnut Run School
(Amish)
1329 River Rd
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 786-5047
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 786-5047
4.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hilldale Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
119 Mckelvey Ln
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 33 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
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Singing Meadow School
(Amish)
33 Parlett Road Fisher
Airville, PA 17302
(717) 862-3089
Airville, PA 17302
(717) 862-3089
6.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1225 Robert Fulton Hwy
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-1989
Quarryville, PA 17566
(717) 786-1989
7.1 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
8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 34 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rawlinsville School
(Amish)
112 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 799-0810
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Hilldale Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
119 Mckelvey Ln
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-3905
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 33 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
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
River View Amish School
(Amish)
85 Pinnacle Rd
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 381-5661
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 381-5661
2.7 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 20 students
Chestnut Run School
(Amish)
1329 River Rd
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 786-5047
Drumore, PA 17518
(717) 786-5047
4.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Willow Street KinderCare ![Willow Street KinderCare Photo - 草榴社区 Kindergarten Classroom]( "Willow Street KinderCare Photo - 草榴社区 Kindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
218 Willow Valley Lakes Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-2615
8.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 11 students
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
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Tuition listed
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonder Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10 W. Farnum St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-9723
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
521 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 392-3083
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17301 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1905
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1905
9293.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20300 York Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1902
Parkton, MD 21120
(443) 809-1902
9295.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3818 Norrisville Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
(410) 692-7800
9296.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(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
9297.5 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
9297.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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