Sunset Parochial School is a rural Pennsylvania co–ed elementary school in Newburg serving grades 1 through 4 with an enrollment of 35 students.
The school follows an Amish–oriented religious affiliation and operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 2 teachers.
As a rural elementary private school, Sunset Parochial School offers regular academic programs within a small community setting.
Nearby private schools within a 7–mile radius include other Amish and Christian–affiliated institutions serving grades 1–8 and K–12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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 Sunset Parochial School?
The application deadline for Sunset Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sunset Parochial School is Mowersville Christian Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cumberland Valley Christian School (11.9 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
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mcclays Mill Amish School
(Amish)
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Concocheague Creek Amish School
(Amish)
18188 Stonebridge Rd
Spring Run, PA 17262
Spring Run, PA 17262
5.7 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
3.9 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
7.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
Path Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
22279 Back Rd
Doylesburg, PA 17219
(717) 349-7878
Doylesburg, PA 17219
(717) 349-7878
8.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
10.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Portico River Brethren School
(Brethren)
5501 Fort Mccord Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-1576
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-1576
11 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 46 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
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mcclays Mill Amish School
(Amish)
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Concocheague Creek Amish School
(Amish)
18188 Stonebridge Rd
Spring Run, PA 17262
Spring Run, PA 17262
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cumberland Valley Christian School ![Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.]( "Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.")
(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
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
13 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
16.2 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
23.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
9309.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
9309.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
9309.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
9309.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(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
9310.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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