Clearfield Alliance Christian School Photo - CACS Kindergarten Graduates

Best Clearfield County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,451 students in Clearfield County, PA (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,151 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Clearfield County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Clearfield County, PA include Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School, St. Francis School, and Dubois Area Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
79% of private schools in Clearfield County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clearfield County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
210 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(813) 371-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Tuition listed
Dubois Area Catholic High School
Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo - Little Cardinals Preschool! Our preschool prepares children for school! We have two and three day morning classes, a five day afternoon class and a five day all day Kindergarten Prep class. Two, three and five day classes may visit our gym, Library and technology rooms. Kindergarten Prep students enjoy 'pull-out' programs in gym, art, music, technology and Library.
(Catholic)
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis School
(Catholic)
230 S 2nd St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2618
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Butchers Run Amish School
(Amish)
112 Walnut St
Troutville, PA 15866
(814) 590-9592
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Clearfield Alliance Christian School
Clearfield Alliance Christian School Photo - CACS Kindergarten Graduates
(Christian)
(1)
56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Du Bois Christian Schools
(Baptist)
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Tuition listed
New Story Schools
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
493 S Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
550 Leonard St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 762-9585
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Weber Road School
(Amish)
270 Weber Rd School
Luthersburg, PA 15848
(717) 442-0952
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Westover Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
4531 Sylvis Rd
Westover, PA 16692
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Windy Ridge Amish School
(Amish)
342 Sawmill Rd
Irvona, PA 16656
Gr: 1-9 | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Clearfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Story (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2075 Highview Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 205-2300
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
113 Ross Road C/o Laura Miller
Curwensville, PA 16833
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students

Overview

This County (Clearfield County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,451 Students
274,061 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
100 Teachers
23,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1147
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,591
$14,956
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
45%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
14 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,291 Students
160,077 Students
% White Students
84%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
178 Students
64,298 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clearfield County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Clearfield County, PA include Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School, St. Francis School, and Dubois Area Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Clearfield County?
12 private schools are located in Clearfield County.
How diverse are private schools in Clearfield County?
Clearfield County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Clearfield County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Clearfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clearfield County?
79% of private schools in Clearfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Clearfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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