Best Somerset County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 646 students in Somerset County, PA (there are 28 public schools, serving 7,931 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Somerset County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Somerset County Private Schools (2026-27)

Johnstown Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
125 Christian School Rd
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
(1)
Map of Stonybrook School
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students
Amish
1541 Corner Stone Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 267-6256
Map of Apostolic Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 16 students
Christian
141 Forward Blvd
Somerset, PA 15501
(661) 333-0016
Map of Cross Road Special School
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
Special Education School (Amish)
761 Springs Road
Springs, PA 15562
(814) 662-4330
Map of Hidden Valley Amish Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
6518 Mount Davis Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Map of Maple Ridge Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Amish
582 Kinsinger Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-9168
Map of Maple Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
Brethren
164 Hill Top Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 444-8810
Map of Meadowbrook Amish Parochial School
Gr: 1-7 | 25 students
Amish
3047 Rockdale Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-9701
Map of Mountain View Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students
Mennonite
1751 Springs Rd.
Springs, PA 15562
(814) 662-2607
Map of Oakgrove Amish Parochial School
Gr: 1-7 | 18 students
Amish
1289 Murray Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Map of St. Peter Catholic School
Gr: K-6 | 115 students
Catholic
433 W Church Street
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6662
(1)
Map of Somerset Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
708 Stoystown Rd Ste 2
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-1960
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Somerset County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cross Road School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
664 Springs Road
Springs, PA 15562
Map of Greenville Parochial School
Gr: 2-9 | 15 students
Amish
Warrens Mill Road
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Map of Greenville School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
3084 Greenville Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Map of High Point Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
5510 Mt Davis Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Map of Niverton School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
550 Niverton Rd
Salisbury, PA 15558
Map of Spring Valley School
Gr: 1-7 | 16 students
Amish
717 Coal Run Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Map of Stonybrook Parochial School
Gr: 1-7 | 22 students
Amish
260 Stonybrook Road
Friedens, PA 15541
Map of Sugar Grove School
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
Amish
265 Oak Dale Rd
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-4493
Map of Summit Mills Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Amish
7012 Mount Davis Road
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Map of Upper Mountain View School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
486 Davis Rd
Salisbury, PA 15558

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
646 Students
273,753 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1231

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,863
$14,954
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
45%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
546 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
83%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
96 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Somerset County, PA include Johnstown Christian School and Stonybrook School.
How many private schools are located in Somerset County?
12 private schools are located in Somerset County.
How diverse are private schools in Somerset County?
Somerset County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset County?
100% of private schools in Somerset County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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