Weavertown Mennonite School in Bird In Hand, PA, serves 148 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1952, this co鈥揺d Mennonite鈥揳ffiliated private school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 15 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Annual tuition is $6,465, offering an elementary and middle school education with a formal dress code policy.
The student population includes 7.4% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural locale.
Nearby Bird In Hand private schools typically have higher student鈥搕eacher ratios, ranging from 21:1 to 33:1, compared to Weavertown Mennonite School's 10:1 ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,465
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1952
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 鈥淗uman persons are not primarily or for the most part thinkers, or even believers. Instead, human persons are lovers.鈥
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Weavertown Mennonite School cost?
Weavertown Mennonite School's tuition is approximately $6,465 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Weavertown Mennonite School?
The application deadline for Weavertown Mennonite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Weavertown Mennonite School is Summitview Christian School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Muddy Run Amish School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Veritas Academy (3.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Muddy Run Amish School
(Amish)
2939 Church Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0684
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0684
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Meadow View School
(Amish)
3045 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0304
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0304
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Minnich School
(Amish)
2825 Church Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 661-7602
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 661-7602
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Harvest Lane Amish School
(Amish)
51 Harvest Lane Amish S
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-7579
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-7579
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Summitview Christian School
(Mennonite)
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-8495
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Groffdale School
(Mennonite)
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Muddy Run Amish School
(Amish)
2939 Church Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0684
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0684
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Meadow View School
(Amish)
3045 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0304
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-0304
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Minnich School
(Amish)
2825 Church Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 661-7602
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 661-7602
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Harvest Lane Amish School
(Amish)
51 Harvest Lane Amish S
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-7579
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-7579
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Charter Lane KinderCare ![Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom]( "Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1849 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
New Holland Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
18 Western Ave
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-4440
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
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
9310.7 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
9311.6 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
9311.7 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
9311.7 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
9312.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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