The Samuel School
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–12
Harrisburg, PA
4860 Lindle Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Harrisburg
- Smaller classes than 86% of Montessori schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
The Samuel School is a Montessori school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 25 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Montessori schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2015–16. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 167 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 25
- Teachers
- 5.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 10 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Montessori schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Montessori schools nationwide.
- Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Samuel 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 The Samuel School
What grades does The Samuel School serve?
The Samuel School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Samuel School?
About 25 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Samuel 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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