Locust Grove Amish School in Beech Creek, PA serves 20 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school operates with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1.
The school follows an Amish orientation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Located in a rural area, Locust Grove Amish School provides education for children in early and middle school grades.
Nearby private schools include Coyote Ridge Amish School and Fishing Creek Parochial School, which also serve grades 1–8 within 5 miles of Beech Creek.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 20 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
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Locust Grove Amish School?
The application deadline for Locust Grove Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Locust Grove Amish School is West Branch Christian Academy (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Coyote Ridge Amish School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Walnut Street Christian School (12.3 miles away)
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Coyote Ridge Amish School
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(570) 726-7378
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Fishing Creek Parochial School
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(570) 726-2422
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(570) 293-0300
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(570) 726-7378
Mill Hall, PA 17751
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151 N Jones St
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(570) 293-0300
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(570) 293-0300
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Fishing Creek Parochial School
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(570) 726-2422
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 726-2422
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
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(570) 748-7252
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-7252
4.8 miles
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(570) 726-3069
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