Shepherd School
Amish school · Grades 1–8
New Wilmington, PA
5188 Old Mercer Rd, New Wilmington, PA 16142
What stands out
- The largest private school in New Wilmington
Shepherd School is an Amish private school in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 34 students and around 34 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 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
- 34
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 34
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 18 girls, 16 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Amish
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd School
What grades does Shepherd School serve?
Shepherd School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Shepherd School?
About 34 students, with 34 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shepherd 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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