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Oak Shade School

Amish school · Grades 1–9

Quarryville, PA

524 King Pen Rd, Quarryville, PA 17566

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest private school in Quarryville
  • Growing: enrollment up 73% since 2011–12

In Quarryville, Pennsylvania, Oak Shade School is an Amish private school for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. About 52 students attend, with roughly 52 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 73% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–9
Students
52
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
52
Boys and girls
Coed · 38 girls, 14 boys
Religious affiliation
Amish
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    30’11–1232’13–1423’15–1624’17–1852’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    14
    22
    31
    45
    52
    65
    74
    84
    925

    Student body

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    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Oak Shade School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Oak Shade School

    What grades does Oak Shade School serve?

    Oak Shade School serves grades 1–9.

    How many students attend Oak Shade School?

    About 52 students, with 52 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Oak Shade School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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