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#761 of 873 private schools in PA

Sweet Water Amish School

Middle School

2059 BEAVER DAM RD, Honey Brook, PA 19344

Private

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

4.7

Grades

1st – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#761 of 873

In Honey Brook

#1 of 5

public schools

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Sweet Water Amish School

4.7/10

Middle School in Honey Brook · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Sweet Water Amish School

Sweet Water Amish School is a private middle school in Honey Brook, PA. Sweet Water Amish School serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Sweet Water Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.7 pts below PA schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • PA avg 5.4

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Sweet Water Amish School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Sweet Water Amish School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Sweet Water Amish School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sweet Water Amish School compares to the 1 public school in Honey Brook, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
This School
vs
12.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
293
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.7
This School
vs
7.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
Sweet Water Amish School Honey Brook Public Avg

All Schools in Honey Brook

School Rating
Sweet Water Amish School (this school) 4.7
Honey Brook El Ctr 7.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.5 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 30
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2059 BEAVER DAM RD, Honey Brook, PA 19344

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sweet Water Amish School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. PIN OAK AMISH SCHOOL (rated 3.9/10, 2.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is COAFFROATH SCHOOL (rated 3.4/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Coatesville), a more accessible option. Additionally, SUNNY VIEW SCHOOL (rated 3.3/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Narvon), a more accessible option. For more schools in Honey Brook, see our Honey Brook schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.6 mi
School Distance Rating
MT PLEASANT AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook 0.7 mi
ENGELTOWN ROAD AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook 1.0 mi 3.9
SPOTTS VIEW SCHOOL Honey Brook 1.6 mi 3.4
Honey Brook El Ctr Honey Brook 2.2 mi 7.8
COAFFROATH SCHOOL Coatesville 2.4 mi 3.4
STATE HILL AMISH SCHOOL Gap 2.6 mi
WATERLOO AMISH SCHOOL/ELAM S. LANTZ, CHAIRMAN Narvon 2.5 mi
PIN OAK AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook 2.4 mi 3.9
PIN OAK SCHOOL Honey Brook 2.6 mi 2.6
SHADY GROVE AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook 3.0 mi
PEQUEA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Narvon 3.0 mi 5.3
SUNNY VIEW SCHOOL Narvon 3.3 mi 3.3
Kings Highway El Sch Coatesville 3.7 mi 4.3
HOMESTEAD AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook 4.0 mi
BUENA VISTA AMISH SCHOOL ELAM H STOLTZFUS Gap 4.0 mi
HONEY BROOK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Honey Brook 4.0 mi
LIME QUARRY SCHOOL Gap 4.7 mi
LIMEVILLE AMISH SCHOOL Gap 4.7 mi
TWIN VALLEY BIBLE ACADEMY Narvon 5.9 mi 5.9
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Coatesville 5.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19344 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,164

Median Home Value

$303,900

Median Rent

$1,348/mo

Population

12,910

College Educated

27.5%

Homeownership

77.8%

Avg Commute

31.6 min

Poverty Rate

9%

Median Age

41.3

Similar Schools

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ALLEN CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Carlisle, PA 4.8
C/O MARLIN STOLTZFUS, SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR Mc Veytown, PA 4.8
CLARKS RUN SCHOOL Blain, PA 5.0
CHAPMAN PAROCHIAL SCHOOL-JOHN WAYNEGOOD-CHAIRMAN O Port Trevorton, PA 5.1
NEW HORIZON AMISH SCHOOL Cambridge Springs, PA 4.3
STONY RIDGE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Myerstown, PA 4.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sweet Water Amish School

What grades does Sweet Water Amish School serve?

Sweet Water Amish School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Sweet Water Amish School?

Sweet Water Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Water Amish School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Water Amish School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sweet Water Amish School rank in PA?

Sweet Water Amish School ranks #761 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Sweet Water Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sweet Water Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sweet Water Amish School a private school?

Yes, Sweet Water Amish School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Sweet Water Amish School a religious school?

Sweet Water Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
19 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Chester County

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