This paper is a summary of a longer report on a 1982 study, "Amish and Conservative Mennonite Schools in Ohio: A Comparative Study Incorporating Ohio's Minimum Standards for Elementary Schools." The purpose of the study was to evaluate the growth and progress of Old Order Amish and Conservative Mennonite schools in Ohio since 1960, when a similar study was issued by the Ohio Legislative Services Commission. Interviews, research materials, surveys and general observations were incorporated into the study. The results of parent and teacher surveys are summarized briefly, as are changes in the law affecting culturally different pupils. Observations are made on the use and teaching of High German, Pennsylvania German, and English in Amish schools. It is concluded that Amish parochial schools and the Conservative Mennonite schools have experienced considerable growth since 1960 and that tensions between parochial and public school factions appear to have eased since then. In 1982, Amish schools showed evidence of more contact and cooperation with the public schools than did Conservative Mennonite schools. The quality of Amish and Conservative Mennonite parochial schools appears to have improved, as have relations between them and neighboring public schools. Also, public schools that have Amish or Mennonite pupils in their enrollments are becoming more sensitive to the needs of those pupils. A 23-item bibliography is included. (TES)