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Maple Knob

1436 Barnard Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
Maple Knob in Smicksburg, PA, is a co鈥揺d Amish鈥揳ffiliated private school serving grades 1 through 9 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 34 students with one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 34:1.
Nearby Amish schools serving similar grade ranges have lower student鈥搕eacher ratios, such as Dryknob Amish Parochial School at 17:1 and Pine Grove Amish School at 30:1.
The school reflects the local rural community and serves families seeking an Amish鈥搊riented private education in Smicksburg.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-9
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9

Student Body

Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Maple Knob?
The application deadline for Maple Knob is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-9
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,047 for elementary schools and $19,283 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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