Morning Star Mennonite School

Morning Star Mennonite School in Mifflinburg, PA serves 42 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 5 teaching staff members.
Established with Mennonite religious affiliation, the school is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association.
Enrollment includes 2.17% students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity within the student body.
Morning Star Mennonite School offers a regular elementary and secondary program amid other private school options within a 5–mile radius in rural Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Morning Star Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Morning Star Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $12,964 for elementary schools and $19,102 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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