Ore Bank School in Mill Hall, PA offers co–educational programs for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 21 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 21:1.
Ore Bank School has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, serving families in a rural area.
The school's enrollment size and grade span provide a small, focused educational environment in the Mill Hall area.
Located near similar Amish and Christian private schools, Ore Bank School is part of a rural network of elementary and middle schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
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 Ore Bank School?
The application deadline for Ore Bank School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ore Bank School is West Branch Christian Academy (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Deer Hollow School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Walnut Street Christian School (8.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deer Hollow School
(Amish)
1084 East End Mountain Rd
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-4077
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-4077
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
East End Mountain Amish School
(Amish)
226 Auction Rd
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(717) 442-0952
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(717) 442-0952
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Coyote Ridge Amish School
(Amish)
105 Coyote Ln
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-7378
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-7378
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
West Branch Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
151 N Jones St
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 293-0300
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 293-0300
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Lock Haven Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
311 W Water Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-7252
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-7252
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Branch Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
151 N Jones St
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 293-0300
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 293-0300
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Walnut Street Christian School ![Walnut Street Christian School Photo - Walnut Street Christian School]( "Walnut Street Christian School Photo - Walnut Street Christian School")
(Baptist)
201 W Highland St
Avis, PA 17721
(570) 753-3400
Avis, PA 17721
(570) 753-3400
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hartleton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
419 Laurel Rd
Millmont, PA 17845
(570) 922-1823
Millmont, PA 17845
(570) 922-1823
18.9 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 41 students
Limestone Valley School
(Amish)
737 Orchard Rd
Millmont, PA 17845
(570) 966-3429
Millmont, PA 17845
(570) 966-3429
21.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 33 students
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
22.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deer Hollow School
(Amish)
1084 East End Mountain Rd
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-4077
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-4077
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
East End Mountain Amish School
(Amish)
226 Auction Rd
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(717) 442-0952
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(717) 442-0952
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Coyote Ridge Amish School
(Amish)
105 Coyote Ln
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-7378
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-7378
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
West Branch Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
151 N Jones St
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 293-0300
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 293-0300
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Lock Haven Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
311 W Water Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-7252
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-7252
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Walnut Street Christian School ![Walnut Street Christian School Photo - Walnut Street Christian School]( "Walnut Street Christian School Photo - Walnut Street Christian School")
(Baptist)
201 W Highland St
Avis, PA 17721
(570) 753-3400
Avis, PA 17721
(570) 753-3400
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
22.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.")
(Catholic)
116 E Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Ymca Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
320 Elmira Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-7134
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-7134
23.8 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
Green Grove School
(Mennonite)
3935 Ridge Road
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-0633
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-0633
24 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 37 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
9389.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 832 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Bellefonte Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Linn St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5519
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-5519
9389.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4872
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4872
9389.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Pleasant Gap Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 S Main St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2739
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2739
9390 miles
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Bellefonte Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
9390.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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