Shady Lane Amish School

Shady Lane Amish School in Smicksburg, PA, serves 31 co–ed students in grades 1 through 9 in a rural setting with Amish religious affiliation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Shady Lane Amish School offers a regular elementary and secondary program without formal membership associations.
Nearby Amish schools in Smicksburg offer similar grade spans and enrollment sizes, with student–teacher ratios ranging from 12:1 to 30:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-9
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9

Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Shady Lane Amish School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-9
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

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).

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