Minnich 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 Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1942
Colors
Black, Gold

Student Body

Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Minnich School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Blazers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Minnich School?
The application deadline for Minnich School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,655 for elementary schools and $14,782 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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