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Best Gap Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 203 students in Gap, PA.
83% of private elementary schools in Gap, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Private Elementary 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
Buena Vista Amish School Elam High SchoolStoltzfus (Closed 2025)
(Amish)
377 Mount Vernon Rd
Gap, PA 17527
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Limeville Amish School (Closed 2025)
(Amish)
5806 Limeville Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-4307
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
White Hall Amish School (Closed 2025)
(Amish)
341 Kauffroth Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 768-0334
Gr: K-8 | 26 students

Overview

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearGap, PA Total Schools
20256
20249
20236
20222
20213
20205
20195
20185
20172
20162
20152
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Student Body:

# Students
203 Students
206,333 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGap, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202534139199
202431126192
202333132193
202253175205
202145171201
202037144188
201938153193
201838151190
201759174199
201659174196
201559164183
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
18,874 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGap, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202415:111:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202016:112:111:1
201913:112:111:1
201813:112:111:1
201712:112:111:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearGap, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.030.570.64
20240.100.560.64
20230.070.560.63
20220.050.560.62
20210.080.550.62
20200.060.540.62
20190.030.530.61
20180.030.530.60
20170.020.510.59
20160.020.510.59
20150.020.510.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
7,535 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,160 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
21,293 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20222%11%7%
20211%11%8%
20201%10%8%
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# White Students
204 Students
129,333 Students
% White Students
99%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202599%62%55%
202495%63%55%
202396%63%55%
202297%64%57%
202196%64%57%
202097%65%58%
201998%66%59%
201898%66%59%
201799%68%61%
201699%68%61%
201599%68%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
39,036 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGap, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%19%22%
20245%18%22%
20234%18%22%
20212%16%20%
20201%17%19%
20171%16%19%
20161%16%18%
20151%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Gap, PA?
6 private elementary schools are located in Gap, PA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gap?
83% of private elementary schools in Gap are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

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