Shade Mountain School in Mc Alisterville, PA, serves 25 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 25:1.
Shade Mountain School follows an Amish鈥搊riented program and maintains an other religious affiliation.
Nearby private schools include Juniata Christian School and Cocolamus Christian School, both offering broader grade spans and different student鈥搕eacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shade Mountain School?
The application deadline for Shade Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Shade Mountain School is Juniata Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mifflin County Christian Academy (8.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cocolamus Christian School
(Christian)
21 Bunkertown Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-3154
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-3154
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 38 students
Rockland Sunbeams Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
2333 Rockland Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
2.2 miles
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
72 Sausman Ln.
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mifflintown, PA 17059
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Ridgeside School
(Amish)
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
4.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
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