Shepherd School

Shepherd School in Volant, PA, serves 35 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school operates with a single teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 35:1.
Shepherd School follows an Amish–oriented religious affiliation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Nearby private schools in Volant and surrounding areas provide similar grade spans with varying enrollment and student–teacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 35 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
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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When is the application deadline for Shepherd School?
The application deadline for Shepherd School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $12,964 for elementary schools and $19,102 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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