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Fishers Amish School

221 Maple Shade Rd Christiana, PA 17509

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Fishers Amish School in Christiana, PA, serves 20 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1973, the school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 20:1.
The school is affiliated with the Amish religious orientation and offers a regular elementary and secondary education program.
Fishers Amish School's 480–acre campus provides a rural environment for its 20–student enrollment.
Nearby Christiana private schools offering grades 1–8 have enrollment sizes ranging from 24 to 73 students with student–teacher ratios between 24:1 and 73:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 20 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	Fishers Amish School
1	3
2	3
3	2
4	1
5	2
6	2
7	2
8	5

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Year Founded

1973

Campus Size

480 acres

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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