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Shade Mountain School

2811 Free Spring Church Rd Mc Alisterville, PA 17049

Tel: (717) 463-9600

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Shade Mountain School
1	5
2	3
3	1
4	6
5	1
6	3
7	2
8	4

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Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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