Peoples Settlement Association is not for profit organization. Our mission is to provide an array of comprehensive social service programs and to improve the quality of life for Wilmington residents.
Shady Lane school began in 1966 as an idea that was ahead of its time on many fronts.
From the outset, we have advocated for doing better by our children, teachers, parents and community.
We seek knowledge and challenge assumptions. One of the first things that parents observe at Shady Lane is a whole greater than the sum of its parts.
Diversity, alone, is not enough. Shady Lane recognizes and respects the diverse talents, experiences and methods developed by each of our Lead Educators and team members.
Shady Lane celebrates an arts-centered vision of the child. It's through, song, movement, painting, textiles, music, movement and other arts that we create and sustain learning environments where playfulness and joy abound.
Mutual Learning Children can only realize their pure potential to the extent that they learn to live, learn and play in relationship to others.
Shady Lane emphasizes partnering, problem solving, conflict resolution, team building and other social skills as essential building blocks.
Shady Lane's staff and educators take great pride in creating a school where teachers listen, where parents participate and where children thrive and flourish.
Our educational program responds to the individual strengths and developmental needs of each child.
In the process, we help your child grow as an individual, in relationship with others and the worlds of materials and ideas.
Children emerge from Shady Lane more giving, confident, independent, curious, and able to solve problems and resolve conflict.
We help students search for and form their own questions, ideas, and meaningful solutions in an environment of mutual trust.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Peoples Settlement Association is not for profit organization. Our mission is to provide an array of comprehensive social service programs and to improve the quality of life for Wilmington residents. Shady Lane school began in 1966 as an idea that was ahead of its time on many fronts. From the outset, we have advocated for doing better by our children, teachers, parents and community. We seek knowledge and challenge assumptions. One of the first things that parents observe at Shady Lane is a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Diversity, alone, is not enough. Shady Lane recognizes and respects the diverse talents, experiences and methods developed by each of our Lead Educators and team members. Shady Lane celebrates an arts-centered vision of the child. It's through, song, movement, painting, textiles, music, movement and other arts that we create and sustain learning environments where playfulness and joy abound. Mutual Learning Children can only realize their pure potential to the extent that they learn to live, learn and play in relationship to others. Shady Lane emphasizes partnering, problem solving, conflict resolution, team building and other social skills as essential building blocks. Shady Lane's staff and educators take great pride in creating a school where teachers listen, where parents participate and where children thrive and flourish. Our educational program responds to the individual strengths and developmental needs of each child. In the process, we help your child grow as an individual, in relationship with others and the worlds of materials and ideas. Children emerge from Shady Lane more giving, confident, independent, curious, and able to solve problems and resolve conflict. We help students search for and form their own questions, ideas, and meaningful solutions in an environment of mutual trust.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shady Lane School?
The application deadline for Shady Lane School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Shady Lane School is Central Christian School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Little School (8.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
West Center School
(Amish)
1418 Yoder Dr
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Wileys School
(Amish)
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
4.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Kenton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
4.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Parkers Chapel Amish School
(Amish)
1326 Parkers Chapel Rd
Marydel, DE 19964
(302) 359-1319
Marydel, DE 19964
(302) 359-1319
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Kenton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
4.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Capitol Baptist School
(Baptist)
401 Kesselring Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-9190
9.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
High Road School Of Delaware
Special Education School
7012 S Dupont Hwy
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 538-6345
10.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 24 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
1143 E Lebanon Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7860
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Christian School
(Christian)
220 W Denneys Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 492-8772
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
West Center School
(Amish)
1418 Yoder Dr
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-8863
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Wileys School
(Amish)
21 Sharon Hill Rd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7647
4.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Kenton Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2422 Chance Rd
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4185
4.6 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Parkers Chapel Amish School
(Amish)
1326 Parkers Chapel Rd
Marydel, DE 19964
(302) 359-1319
Marydel, DE 19964
(302) 359-1319
4.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Little School
Daycare / Preschool
105 Mont Blanc Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-3040
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
655 Wyoming Ave
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 526-4998
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Childhood Lab School
Daycare / Preschool
1200 N Dupont Hwy EH 116
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-6731
10.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Wesley Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
209 S State St
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-8987
10.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 128 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Central De Christian Academy
(Christian)
4698 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-8407
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
213 Homewood Ave
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1320
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1320
9239.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Kennard Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Little Kidwell Ave
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1166
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-1166
9239.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Centreville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
231 Ruthsburg Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0883
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0883
9239.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Queen Anne's County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Ruthsburg Rd
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0500
Centreville, MD 21617
(410) 758-0500
9239.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Lockerman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Lockerman St
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2760
9240.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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