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Minnich School

2825 Church Rd Bird In Hand, PA 17505

Tel: (717) 661-7602

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Minnich School in Bird In Hand, PA, offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting with an Amish religious affiliation.
Founded in 1942, the school serves a total enrollment of 29 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 29:1.
Minnich School is located near other private schools in Bird In Hand, including Gibbons School and Meadow View School, serving similar grade levels.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 29 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	Minnich School
1	4
2	2
3	5
4	4
5	2
6	2
7	4
8	6

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Year Founded

1942

Colors

Black, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

29 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Mascot: Blazers

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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