Leepers School C/o Aden J Hershberger is a rural Ohio private school in Fredericksburg offering co–ed education for grades K–8.
The school enrolls 43 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 3 teachers.
The student body includes 76% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools.
Leepers School has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation within a rural community setting.
Nearby private schools in Fredericksburg serve similar grade spans with comparable enrollment and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Leepers School C/o Aden J Hershberger ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 Leepers School C/o Aden J Hershberger?
The application deadline for Leepers School C/o Aden J Hershberger is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Leepers School C/o Aden J Hershberger is Zion Christian (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gospel Haven Academy (3.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8130 Tr 601
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Springwood School C/o Jonas
(Amish)
8089 Tr 604
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1539
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1539
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Meadow Rock
(Amish)
6835 Salt Creek Rd Tr613
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Martinscreek Valley
(Christian)
7751 Tr 568
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(620) 615-3034
Holmesville, OH 44633
(620) 615-3034
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Frease Ridge
(Amish)
7808 Frease Rd.
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Christian
(Mennonite)
6102 County Road 207
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4893
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4893
3.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 92 students
Gospel Haven Academy
(Mennonite)
6871 Sr 241
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Sports: 2
Beech Grove
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
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(330) 857-7311
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
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(330) 683-0012
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(330) 683-0012
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8130 Tr 601
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
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(Amish)
8089 Tr 604
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1539
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1539
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Meadow Rock
(Amish)
6835 Salt Creek Rd Tr613
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Martinscreek Valley
(Christian)
7751 Tr 568
Holmesville, OH 44633
(620) 615-3034
Holmesville, OH 44633
(620) 615-3034
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Frease Ridge
(Amish)
7808 Frease Rd.
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 345-6771
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gospel Haven Academy
(Mennonite)
6871 Sr 241
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(330) 674-0752
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Sports: 2
Peniel Christian
(Mennonite)
9915 Cr 329
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 601-3958
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 601-3958
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
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(Catholic)
515 Beall Ave
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(330) 262-8671
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8671
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Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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(330) 359-6215
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
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Rank:
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