Shade Mountain School (2026 Profile)

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Shade Mountain School

2811 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049

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

Amish

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)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,067 for elementary schools and $19,133 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).