Shady Maples School

Shady Maples School in Caneyville, KY, offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural setting with an Amish religious affiliation.
The school enrolls 15 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 2 teachers.
The school serves a small student body in a rural, distant community, reflecting Caneyville's educational environment.
Nearby private schools include Bethel Christian Academy and Cedar Springs School, offering different grade spans and student populations within a 16–mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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The application deadline for Shady Maples School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,797 for elementary schools and $9,206 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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