Sweetwater Ridge Amish School

Sweetwater Ridge Amish School in Dry Run, PA, serves 24 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by two teachers for its elementary and middle school program.
Sweetwater Ridge Amish School operates with an Amish religious affiliation and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
Among nearby rural private schools serving grades 1–8, the school shares a similar enrollment size and student–teacher ratio with Meadow Brook Amish School.
The school provides education in a rural location, fulfilling local demand for Amish–oriented private schooling in the Dry Run area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 24 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
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Sweetwater Ridge Amish School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,264 for elementary schools and $19,225 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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