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South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim

8130 Tr 601 Fredericksburg, OH 44627

Tel: (330) 345-6771

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim in Fredericksburg, OH offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural setting with an Amish religious affiliation.
The school enrolls 31 students with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 2 teaching staff members.
Nearby private schools in the area include Springwood School and Leepers School, both serving similar grade spans with comparable enrollment sizes and student–teacher ratios.
South Leeper School serves families seeking a rural Ohio K–8 private school option within the Amish community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim
1	3
2	3
3	3
4	6
5	4
6	4
7	4
8	4

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Student Body

Total Students

31 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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