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Hill Top School

127 Salem Rd
Kirkwood, PA 17536
Hill Top School in Kirkwood, PA, serves 73 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1971, Hill Top School operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 73:1.
The school follows an Amish religious orientation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Hill Top School is located near several other rural private schools serving grades 1–8, including Misty Meadow School and Picadilly Ridge School within a 3–mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1971

Student Body

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

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
6 students

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 Hill Top School?
The application deadline for Hill Top School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 73 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $12,745 for elementary schools and $14,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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