Back Mountain Amish School in Milroy, PA, is a co鈥揺d rural private school serving grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 28 students.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 28:1.
Affiliated with the Amish community, Back Mountain Amish School provides a regular elementary and secondary program in a rural setting.
This school is one of several Amish鈥搊riented private schools within a 7鈥搈ile radius, including Shale Bank Amish School and Church Lane Amish School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 28 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
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
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 Back Mountain Amish School?
The application deadline for Back Mountain Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Back Mountain Amish School is Mifflin County Christian Academy (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shale Bank Amish School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shale Bank Amish School
(Amish)
199 Red Ln
Milroy, PA 17063
(717) 442-0952
Milroy, PA 17063
(717) 442-0952
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Pine Grove Amish School
(Amish)
11 Pine Grove Ln
Reedsville, PA 17084
Reedsville, PA 17084
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Coffee Run School
(Amish)
820 Coffee Run Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 994-5480
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 994-5480
6.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
1075 Coffee Run Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
Reedsville, PA 17084
6.8 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 N Beech Street
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Green Lane School
(Amish)
146 Lupine Ln
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2530
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2530
8.2 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Meadows School
Alternative School
132 The Meadows Dr
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 364-2161
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 364-2161
9.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students
5113 Back Maitland Rd
Mc Clure, PA 17841
(717) 543-2200
Mc Clure, PA 17841
(717) 543-2200
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Tuition listed
Valley View Christian School
(Mennonite)
120 Applehouse Rd
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-5183
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-5183
11.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 77 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shale Bank Amish School
(Amish)
199 Red Ln
Milroy, PA 17063
(717) 442-0952
Milroy, PA 17063
(717) 442-0952
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Pine Grove Amish School
(Amish)
11 Pine Grove Ln
Reedsville, PA 17084
Reedsville, PA 17084
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Coffee Run School
(Amish)
820 Coffee Run Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 994-5480
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 994-5480
6.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Barrville Amish School
(Amish)
E Back Mountain Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-4207
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-4207
6.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
101 N Beech Street
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
5113 Back Maitland Rd
Mc Clure, PA 17841
(717) 543-2200
Mc Clure, PA 17841
(717) 543-2200
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Tuition listed
4105 Front Mountain Road
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2184
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2184
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
3035 Enterprise Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 West Pine Grove Rd
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
9363.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13006 Greenwood Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
9363.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2181 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010
9363.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
9363.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
9363.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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