Gibbons School (2026 Profile)

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Gibbons School in Bird In Hand, PA, serves 25 co鈥揺d students in grades 1 through 8 within a suburban community setting.

The school has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, providing a regular elementary and secondary program.

With 2 teachers, Gibbons School maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1.

Nearby Bird In Hand schools with similar grade spans have higher enrollment and student鈥搕eacher ratios, positioning Gibbons as a smaller private school option.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 25 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 $12,876 for elementary schools and $14,848 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).