Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Minnich School
About the School
- Minnich School in Bird In Hand, PA, offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting with an Amish religious affiliation.
- Founded in 1942, the school serves a total enrollment of 29 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 29:1.
- Minnich School is located near other private schools in Bird In Hand, including Gibbons School and Meadow View School, serving similar grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Blazers
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Minnich School?
The application deadline for Minnich School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Minnich School is Veritas Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gibbons School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
524 Gibbons Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-4764
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
3045 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0304
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
2939 Church Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0684
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Mennonite
73 Orchard Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-3627
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Montessori School (Amish)
382-a Newport Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 661-5483
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Mennonite
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Mennonite
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Mennonite
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
524 Gibbons Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-4764
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
3045 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0304
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
2939 Church Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0684
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Mennonite
73 Orchard Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-3627
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Montessori School (Amish)
382-a Newport Rd
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 661-5483
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Mennonite
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1849 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
18 Western Ave
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Delta Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
9311.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Abels Rd
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
9312.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
9312.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
746 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
9312.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Chestnut St
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
9312.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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