Ridgeside School
Amish school · Grades 1–9
Mc Alisterville, PA
2200 Free Spring Church Rd, Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
What stands out
- One of 2 private schools in Mc Alisterville
In Mc Alisterville, Pennsylvania, Ridgeside School is an Amish private school for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. About 23 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 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
- 23
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Amish
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Ridgeside School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Ridgeside School
What grades does Ridgeside School serve?
Ridgeside School serves grades 1–9.
How many students attend Ridgeside School?
About 23 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ridgeside 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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