About the School
- Shady Lane Amish School in Shippensburg, PA serves 33 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by 2 total teachers.
- This regular elementary and secondary program aligns with Amish orientation and other religious affiliations.
- Tuition information is consistent with Cumberland County's average private elementary school tuition of $6,589.
- Nearby private schools offer comparable grade spans and smaller enrollments within a 4–mile radius of Shippensburg.
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shady Lane Amish School?
The application deadline for Shady Lane Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Shady Lane Amish School is Blue Ridge Mennonite School (6.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedar Knoll Parochial (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Carlisle KinderCare (11.6 miles away)
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Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
Mennonite
1777 Walnut Bottom Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Mennonite
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
Mennonite
2514 Walnut Bottom Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 109 students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Brethren
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Mennonite
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Mennonite
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
Mennonite
1777 Walnut Bottom Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Mennonite
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: K | 12 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Colorado St
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2360
9311.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1019 Warm Spring Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-3449
9312.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2459 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-5656
9312.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Vocational School
2463 Loop Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-9033
9312.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hollywell Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3470
9313.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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