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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

Amish

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

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

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)

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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 $12,876 for elementary schools and $14,848 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).