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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
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).
Nearby Private 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedar Knoll Parochial
(Mennonite)
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Berean Christian School
(Mennonite)
1777 Walnut Bottom Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
South Mountain Parochial School
(Mennonite)
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2514 Walnut Bottom Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
6.3 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3759
7.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
8.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 109 students
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6020
8.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
10.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedar Knoll Parochial
(Mennonite)
47 Brown Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1656
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Berean Christian School
(Mennonite)
1777 Walnut Bottom Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
South Mountain Parochial School
(Mennonite)
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 19 students
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carlisle KinderCare ![Carlisle KinderCare Photo - Carlisle KinderCare]( "Carlisle KinderCare Photo - Carlisle KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
11.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Carlisle Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 104 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
14.2 miles
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Marion Elementary School
(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%
South Hamilton Elementary School
(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%
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School
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%
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
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%
Stevens Elementary School
(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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