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Gap Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 203 students in Gap, PA, 44% of all K-12 students in Gap, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
83% of private schools in Gap, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Gap, PA (2026)

Map of Compass School
Compass School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
528 Compass Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-5760
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Map of David
David
Gr: 1-7 | 20 students
Amish
625 Amish Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-8569
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Map of Fairhaven Christian School
Fairhaven Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 79 students
Mennonite
1031 Simmontown Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-9840
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Map of Lime Quarry School
Lime Quarry School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
612 Lime Quarry Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-9103
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Map of Millwood School
Millwood School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
299 Millwood Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(484) 748-1454
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Map of State Hill Amish School
State Hill Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
170 Octorara Trl
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-0952
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Gap, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Buena Vista Amish School Elam High SchoolStoltzfus
Buena Vista Amish School Elam High SchoolStoltzfus
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
377 Mount Vernon Rd
Gap, PA 17527
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Map of Limeville Amish School
Limeville Amish School
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Amish
5806 Limeville Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-4307
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Map of White Hall Amish School
White Hall Amish School
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Amish
341 Kauffroth Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 768-0334
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Gap, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+200.0% (+4 schools) 10-yr
203
Students
+72.0% (+85 students) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+8.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gap)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGap, PA Total Schools
20256
20249
20236
20222
20213
20205
20195
20185
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
203 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGap, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202534126179
202431117172
202333123174
202253150185
202145147180
202037131171
201938138175
201838136172
201759152180
201659151178
201559146167
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0.03
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearGap, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.030.600.65
20240.100.590.65
20230.070.590.65
20220.050.590.64
20210.080.590.64
20200.060.580.64
20190.030.570.63
20180.030.570.63
20170.020.540.61
20160.020.540.61
20150.020.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20222%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
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# White Students
204 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
99%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202599%58%52%
202495%59%52%
202396%59%52%
202297%60%54%
202196%60%54%
202097%61%54%
201998%61%56%
201898%61%56%
201799%64%58%
201699%64%58%
201599%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
1%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%23%26%
20245%23%26%
20234%23%25%
20212%22%25%
20201%22%24%
20171%21%22%
20161%21%22%
20151%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGap, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202513:111:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202016:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gap, PA?
6 private schools are located in Gap, PA.
What percentage of students in Gap go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Gap are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gap?
83% of private schools in Gap are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

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