South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim (2026 Profile)

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South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim

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South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim in Fredericksburg, OH offers coâ€“ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural setting with an Amish religious affiliation.

The school enrolls 31 students with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 2 teaching staff members.

Nearby private schools in the area include Springwood School and Leepers School, both serving similar grade spans with comparable enrollment sizes and studentâ€“teacher ratios.

South Leeper School serves families seeking a rural Ohio Kâ€“8 private school option within the Amish community.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 31 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

31 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

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 South Leeper School C/o John Petersheim is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,154 for elementary schools and $13,261 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).