Misty Meadow School

Misty Meadow School in Kirkwood, PA, serves 25 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational program operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 25:1.
The school maintains an affiliation with the Amish religious orientation and other religious traditions.
Enrollment size and grade span make Misty Meadow School a small rural elementary and middle school option in Lancaster County.
Located near several other rural private schools, Misty Meadow provides education from first to eighth grade consistent with local Amish educational preferences.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1954

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Misty Meadow School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 25 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 $12,920 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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