Westover Amish Parochial School

Westover Amish Parochial School in Westover, PA serves 32 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school follows an Amish religious orientation and operates with two teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
This rural Pennsylvania elementary and middle school focuses on a regular curriculum without affiliations to membership associations.
The school is one of several Amish and religiously affiliated private schools within a 10–mile radius, with comparable enrollment sizes and grade spans.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1909
Campus Size
146 acres (59 hectares)

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Westover Amish Parochial School?
The application deadline for Westover Amish Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,023 for elementary schools and $19,162 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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