Home > Pennsylvania > Juniata County > Mc Alisterville

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–teacher ratio of 25:1.

Shade Mountain School follows an Amish–oriented 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–teacher 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.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

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).

School Reviews

Endorse Shade Mountain School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

January 12, 2026

International Student Support Services in Private Schools

Explore international student support services in private schools, including housing, visa help, and cultural transition resources for 2026.

January 04, 2026

Free Private Schools & Voucher Programs in 2025

Updated guide to free private schools and school voucher programs, 2025 policies, costs, equity issues, and how families access tuition support.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,264 for elementary schools and $19,225 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).