Smiling Ridge School

Smiling Ridge School in Kinzers, PA offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting with an Amish religious affiliation.
The school enrolls 19 students with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
Nearby private schools serving similar grade spans include Spring Garden Parochial School and Millwood School, both located within one mile of Kinzers.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 19 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
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1

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 Smiling Ridge School?
The application deadline for Smiling Ridge School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 19 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 $12,745 for elementary schools and $14,483 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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