Back Mountain Amish School
Amish school · Grades 1–8
Milroy, PA
9686 Back Mountain Rd, Milroy, PA 17063
What stands out
- The largest private school in Milroy
Back Mountain Amish School is a Amish private school in Milroy, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 31 students and around 31 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 31
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 31
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Amish
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Back Mountain Amish School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Back Mountain Amish School
What grades does Back Mountain Amish School serve?
Back Mountain Amish School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Back Mountain Amish School?
About 31 students, with 31 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Back Mountain Amish School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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