Shady Pond School
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Altoon, PA
501 Golf Course Rd, Altoon, PA 16601
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Serving families in Altoon since at least 2011
Shady Pond School is an independent private school in Altoon, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 27 students and around 27 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 35% since 2011–12. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 27
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Shady Pond 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 Shady Pond School
What grades does Shady Pond School serve?
Shady Pond School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Shady Pond School?
About 27 students, with 27 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shady Pond 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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