Back Mountain Amish School

9686 Back Mountain Rd
Milroy, PA 17063
Back Mountain Amish School in Milroy, PA, is a co–ed rural private school serving grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 28 students.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 28:1.
Affiliated with the Amish community, Back Mountain Amish School provides a regular elementary and secondary program in a rural setting.
This school is one of several Amish–oriented private schools within a 7–mile radius, including Shale Bank Amish School and Church Lane Amish School.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 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
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Back Mountain Amish School?
The application deadline for Back Mountain Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 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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