Best Gap Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 203 students in Gap, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 260 public students). 44% of all K-12 students in Gap, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
83% of private schools in Gap, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Private Schools in Gap, PA (2026)

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

Gap, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
377 Mount Vernon Rd
Gap, PA 17527
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
5806 Limeville Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-4307
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
341 Kauffroth Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 768-0334
Gr: K-8 | 26 students

Overview

This Town (Gap)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
203 Students
273,898 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
23,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,502 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
204 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
99%
58%
# 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
64,185 Students
% of Others Students
1%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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