Schnaittach in Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Die Schulen
Schnaittacher Geschichtsweg
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The Schools
Schnaittach Historical Trail
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026
1. Die Schulen / The Schools Marker
Der älteste Hinweis auf Schulunterricht in Schnaittach stammt von 1487. Dabei wird auch ein erster Schulmeister erwähnt.
Die erste Nennung eines Schulgebäudes war 1755: Es wird berichtet, dass man ein neues Schulhaus vor der Kirche erstellt hat - anstelle eines alten, das man zuvor abgerissen hatte. 1865 erforderte die Schülerzahl den Bau eines zweiten Schulhauses, das man direkt neben das alte stellte. Ab nun hatte der Ort drei Lehrerstellen, die bis 1902 auf sechs anstiegen.
1905 entstand in der Erlanger Straße ein neues Schulhaus mit sechs Klassenzimmern, einem Lehrerraum und einer Hausmeisterwohnung. 1933 wurde es um zwei Zimmer erweitert, 1962 kam ein zweites Gebäude mit sieben Klassenzimmern hinzu.
1972 erfolgte die Trennung von Grund- und Hauptschule. Die Grundschule verblieb in der alten Volksschule, für die Hauptschule wurde ein neues Gebäude in der Simonshofer Straße errichtet (seit 2011 Mittelschule).
Foto unbekannt 1905 Gemeindearchiv
The oldest reference to school instruction in Schnaittach dates from 1487, when a first schoolmaster is also mentioned.
The first reference to a school building dates from 1755. It is reported that a new schoolhouse was built in front of the church to replace an older one that had been demolished. In 1865 the growing number of pupils required the construction of a second schoolhouse, which was built directly next to the old one. From then on the town had three teaching positions, which increased to six by 1902. In 1905 a new school building was constructed on Erlanger Street with six classrooms, a teachers’ room, and a caretaker’s apartment. In 1933 it was expanded by two rooms, and in 1962 a second building with seven classrooms was added.
In 1972 the primary school and secondary school were separated. The primary school remained in the old elementary school building, while a new building for the secondary school was constructed on Simonshofer Street (called a middle school since 2011).
Photo unknown, 1905 Municipal archive
Erected 2011
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1487.
Location. 49° 33.606′ N, 11° 20.207′ E. Marker is in Schnaittach, Bayern (Bavaria), in Nürnberger Land. It is on Erlanger Straße just east of Krankenhausweg, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Erlanger Str 16, Schnaittach BY 91220, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Die evangelische Kirche / The Protestant Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Scheunenviertel / The Barn Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Das alte Gemeindekrankenhaus / The Old Municipal Hospital (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Rothenberg / Fortress Hill
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Die Schulen / The Schools Marker
The view of the school from across the street. The marker is located at the far right of the school building.
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Die Schulen / The Schools Marker
The view of the church and school along the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
