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Dryknob Amish Parochial School

533 Dry Knob Rd Smicksburg, PA 16256

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Dryknob Amish Parochial School in Smicksburg, PA serves 33 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with a total of 2 teachers providing regular elementary and secondary education.
As an Amish–affiliated parochial school, it offers education grounded in other religious traditions specific to its community.
Enrollment at Dryknob is comparable to nearby rural schools, with a small student body supporting focused classroom environments.
Dryknob Amish Parochial School provides a rural, religiously oriented private school option for families in and around Smicksburg, PA.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dryknob Amish Parochial School
1	5
2	4
3	4
4	5
5	5
6	6
7	1
8	3

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Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Dryknob Amish Parochial School?

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

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