Dryknob Amish Parochial 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 (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 33 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
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Dryknob Amish Parochial School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,264 for elementary schools and $19,225 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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