White Creek School in Friendship, NY serves 26 students in grades 1 through 8 within an Amish–affiliated, rural community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 26:1.
The school provides education aligned with other religious orientations in a remote rural locale.
Nearby alternatives include Meadow Brook and Valleyview Amish School, both offering grades 1–8 with lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 26 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
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
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 White Creek School?
The application deadline for White Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to White Creek School is Houghton Academy (11.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadow Brook (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Alfred Montessori School (18.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadow Brook
(Amish)
5981 White Creek Rd
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-2709
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-2709
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Houghton Academy ![Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy]( "Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy")
(Christian)
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
11.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parker-jordan Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8133 Ny-417
Little Genesee, NY 14754
(585) 593-6211
Little Genesee, NY 14754
(585) 593-6211
15.9 miles
Gr: K-7 | 19 students
The Alfred Montessori School
Montessori School
8 1/2 S. Main St.
Alfred, NY 14802
(607) 587-9334
Alfred, NY 14802
(607) 587-9334
18.2 miles
Gr: NS | 47 students Avg. class size: 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Houghton Academy ![Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy]( "Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy")
(Christian)
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
11.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
102 W Forest Ave
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-1987
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-1987
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Southern Tier Catholic School
(Catholic)
208 N 24th St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-8122
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-8122
20.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 166 students
Central Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
12045 Old Olean Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-2203
Yorkshire, NY 14173
(716) 492-2203
25 miles
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
Castile Christian Academy
(Baptist)
26 Beechwood Ave
Castile, NY 14427
(585) 493-2528
Castile, NY 14427
(585) 493-2528
25.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 24 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadow Brook
(Amish)
5981 White Creek Rd
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-2709
Friendship, NY 14739
(585) 365-2709
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Houghton Academy ![Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy]( "Houghton Academy Photo - Students from 40 countries attended Houghton Academy")
(Christian)
9790 Thayer St
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
Houghton, NY 14744
(585) 567-8115
11.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parker-jordan Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8133 Ny-417
Little Genesee, NY 14754
(585) 593-6211
Little Genesee, NY 14754
(585) 593-6211
15.9 miles
Gr: K-7 | 19 students
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
102 W Forest Ave
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-1987
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-1987
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Alfred Montessori School
Montessori School
8 1/2 S. Main St.
Alfred, NY 14802
(607) 587-9334
Alfred, NY 14802
(607) 587-9334
18.2 miles
Gr: NS | 47 students Avg. class size: 7 students
St. Ann's Academy
(Catholic)
41 Genesee St.
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 281-1010
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 281-1010
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students
St. Anns Academy
(Catholic)
Po Box 446
Hornell, NY 14843
(585) 698-9231
Hornell, NY 14843
(585) 698-9231
25.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students
Musto Hollow Amish School
(Amish)
932 Bingham Center Road
Genesee, PA 16923
Genesee, PA 16923
27.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
League For The Handicapped, Inc
Special Education School
393 North St
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-9331
Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-9331
32.1 miles
Gr: K | 16 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 71% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Maple Ave
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
9477.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Five Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 375-6600
9477.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Washington St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8962
9478.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 W Sullivan St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8029
9478.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wayne St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 375-8062
9478.6 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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