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Compass School

528 Compass Rd
Gap, PA 17527

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Tel: (717) 442-5760

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Compass School in Gap, PA, serves 22 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.

The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 for its Amish–affiliated co–ed program.

Compass School offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum with a religious orientation classified as Other Religious.

Enrollment size and grade span reflect a small, rural Amish private school environment in Lancaster County.

Tuition and acceptance rate data are not specified, but local private schools average $11,047 for elementary education in the area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students

22 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

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 Compass School?

The application deadline for Compass School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,876 for elementary schools and $14,848 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).