Sweetwater Ridge Amish School in Dry Run, PA, serves 24 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by two teachers for its elementary and middle school program.
Sweetwater Ridge Amish School operates with an Amish religious affiliation and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
Among nearby rural private schools serving grades 1–8, the school shares a similar enrollment size and student–teacher ratio with Meadow Brook Amish School.
The school provides education in a rural location, fulfilling local demand for Amish–oriented private schooling in the Dry Run area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 24 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
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Sweetwater Ridge Amish School?
The application deadline for Sweetwater Ridge Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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