Whipporwill School
Amish school · Grades 1–8
Dayton, PA
209 Whippoorwill Rd, Dayton, PA 16222
What stands out
- Serving families in Dayton since at least 2011
In Dayton, Pennsylvania, Whipporwill School is a Amish private school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 28 students attend, with roughly 28 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 165 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
- 28
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 28
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Amish
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Whipporwill 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 Whipporwill School
What grades does Whipporwill School serve?
Whipporwill School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Whipporwill School?
About 28 students, with 28 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Whipporwill 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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