Shepherd School (2026 Profile)

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Shepherd School

4964 State Route 208
Volant, PA 16156

Tel: (724) 656-8866

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Shepherd School in Volant, PA, serves 35 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.

The co鈥揺ducational school operates with a single teacher and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 35:1.

Shepherd School follows an Amish鈥搊riented religious affiliation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.

Nearby private schools in Volant and surrounding areas provide similar grade spans with varying enrollment and student鈥搕eacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 35 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

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

35:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Shepherd School?

The application deadline for Shepherd School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,031 for elementary schools and $19,202 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).