Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Walnut Hill Parochial School
About the School
- Walnut Hill Parochial School in New Holland, PA serves 21 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1905, the school has an Amish religious orientation and operates as a coeducational elementary and secondary program.
- The student–teacher ratio of 21:1, with a single teacher serving all enrolled students.
- This rural Pennsylvania school ranks among the state's oldest private schools based on founding year.
- Walnut Hill Parochial School is part of the Lancaster area network of small private schools offering elementary and middle–grade education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Walnut Hill Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walnut Hill Parochial School's ranking?
Walnut Hill Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Walnut Hill Parochial School?
The application deadline for Walnut Hill Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Walnut Hill Parochial School is Groffdale School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zeltenriech School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Holland Early Learning Center (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
442 N Hollander Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
18 Western Ave
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
397 S Groffdale Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-3520
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Mennonite
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Amish
276 E Eby Rd
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 442-0198
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Mennonite
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Mennonite
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 53 students
Mennonite
3030 Division Hwy
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-7266
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Mennonite
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
442 N Hollander Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
397 S Groffdale Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-3520
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Mennonite
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Amish
276 E Eby Rd
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 442-0198
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 21 students
Amish
736 Peters Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-8490
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
18 Western Ave
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Mennonite
272 Wanner Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-7100
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Delta Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
9312.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3717 Blue Rock Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-1401
9315.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
561 Letort Rd
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
Washington Boro, PA 17582
(717) 872-9530
9315.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
266 Martic Heights Dr
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
Holtwood, PA 17532
(717) 284-4128
9316 miles
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
695 Prospect Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 898-5595
9316.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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