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#784 of 873 private schools in PA

Shady Nook Amish School

Middle School · Sligo, PA

A private middle school in Sligo, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.

Private

330 SHADY LN, Sligo, PA 16255

  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment31
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Shady Nook Amish School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,357

Median home value

$130,400

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rustling MaplesPrivate · tuition2.91–81.3 mi35Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Shady Nook Amish School is listed in Sligo, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Shady Nook Amish School

Shady Nook Amish School is a private middle school in Sligo, PA, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shady Nook Amish School

What grades does Shady Nook Amish School serve?

Shady Nook Amish School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Shady Nook Amish School?

Shady Nook Amish School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Nook Amish School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shady Nook Amish School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shady Nook Amish School rank in PA?

Shady Nook Amish School ranks #784 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Shady Nook Amish School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shady Nook Amish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shady Nook Amish School a private school?

Yes, Shady Nook 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 Nook Amish School a religious school?

Shady Nook Amish School has a Amish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
31
Gender Split
32% M / 68% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clarion County
Area population (ZIP 16255)
1,956
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
42.8
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 16255; 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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