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#825 of 873 private schools in PA
Shady Lane Amish School
Middle School · La Jose, PA
A private middle school in La Jose, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.
578 BLAKE RD, La Jose, PA 15753
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
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Where Shady Lane Amish School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,625
Median home value
$102,300
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Amish Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | 1–8 | 3.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Shady Lane Amish School is listed in La Jose, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shady Lane Amish School
Shady Lane Amish School is a private middle school in La Jose, PA, serving approximately 32 students in grades 1st-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Lane Amish School
What grades does Shady Lane Amish School serve?
Shady Lane Amish School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Shady Lane Amish School?
Shady Lane Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Amish School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Amish School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shady Lane Amish School rank in PA?
Shady Lane Amish School ranks #825 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Shady Lane Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Lane Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shady Lane Amish School a private school?
Yes, Shady Lane Amish School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Shady Lane Amish School a religious school?
Shady Lane Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clearfield County
- Phone
- (717) 442-0952
- Area population (ZIP 15753)
- 425
- Area median age
- 52.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15753; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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