Sun Valley School in Newmanstown, PA serves 30 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates as a co–educational program with a Mennonite religious affiliation.
Sun Valley School has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
Nearby private schools in Newmanstown and Myerstown provide alternative K–12 options with enrollment ranging from 24 to 73 students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 30 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
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 Sun Valley School?
The application deadline for Sun Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Sun Valley School is Millbach Mennonite School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brookside Amish School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Point Academy (6.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brookside Amish School
(Amish)
705 State Route 419
Myerstown, PA 17067
Myerstown, PA 17067
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Millbach Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
601 State Route 419
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 947-2111
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 947-2111
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 69 students
Hope Christian School
(Mennonite)
625 N Market St
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 949-4958
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 949-4958
2.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 59 students
Jacksonville Parochial School
(Mennonite)
231 Reistville Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 926-4893
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 926-4893
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Schaefferstown Mennonite High School
(Mennonite)
301 N Carpenter St
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 964-8140
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 964-8140
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Millbach Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
601 State Route 419
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 947-2111
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 947-2111
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 69 students
Hope Christian School
(Mennonite)
625 N Market St
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 949-4958
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 949-4958
2.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 59 students
Schaefferstown Mennonite High School
(Mennonite)
301 N Carpenter St
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 964-8140
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 964-8140
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students
West Cocalico Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
105 Marsh Rd
Reinholds, PA 17569
(717) 336-0770
Reinholds, PA 17569
(717) 336-0770
5.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 109 students
Brickerville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
145 Sleepy Hollow Road
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 733-7809
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 733-7809
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 68 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brookside Amish School
(Amish)
705 State Route 419
Myerstown, PA 17067
Myerstown, PA 17067
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Millbach Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
601 State Route 419
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 947-2111
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 947-2111
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 69 students
Hope Christian School
(Mennonite)
625 N Market St
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 949-4958
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 949-4958
2.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 59 students
Jacksonville Parochial School
(Mennonite)
231 Reistville Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 926-4893
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 926-4893
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Millcreek Parochial School
(Mennonite)
Po Box 106
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 926-4122
Newmanstown, PA 17073
(717) 926-4122
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Point Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
110 Durlach Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-1001
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
U-GRO Learning Centres
Daycare / Preschool
825 Helen Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 274-2222
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 274-2222
9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 12 students
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(Catholic)
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
1050 E Newport Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9551
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9551
10 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sinking Spring KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
563 Mountain Home Rd
South Heidelberg Township, PA 19608
(951) 451-4091
South Heidelberg Township, PA 19608
(951) 451-4091
10.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Chestnut St
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
9330.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1177 River Road
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
9331.3 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
9331.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
9331.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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