Top 5 Best Cumberland County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 52 private schools serving 4,767 students in Cumberland County, PA (there are 58 public schools, serving 33,761 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, PA include St. Joseph School, Harrisburg Academy and West Shore Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
54% of private schools in Cumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Amish).

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Dickinson College Children's Center
Dickinson College Children's Center Photo - Morning Meeting Time includes: word wall, daily schedule, calendar, days of school counting chart, and weather chart. Technology also offered throughout the day.
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Harrisburg Academy
Harrisburg Academy Photo - Upper School Students take a moment to discuss the period's lecture.
(6)
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Grades: NS-12
| 356 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
420 E Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 657-4804
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Saint Patrick School
Saint Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Trinity High School
(Catholic)
3601 Simpson Ferry Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
West Shore Christian Academy
West Shore Christian Academy Photo - Great Teachers
(Christian)
(5)
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Grades: K-12
| 554 students
21st Street KinderCare
21st Street KinderCare Photo - 21st Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
457 N. 21st St.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-4404
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Al-huda School PA
Al-huda School PA Photo - Al-Huda School 2021-22
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Anchor Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Grades: 1-12
| 82 students
Berean Christian School
(Mennonite)
1777 Walnut Bottom Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
Grades: 1-8
| 9 students
Brookside Montessori School
Montessori School
3708 Rosemont Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-9517
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Building Blockz Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1871 Center St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-1471
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Camp Hill KinderCare
Camp Hill KinderCare Photo - Come join our Family at Camp Hill KinderCare!
Daycare / Preschool
3715 Kohler Pl
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-4934
Grades: NS-PK
| 69 students
Camp Hill KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3715 Kohler Place
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-4934
Grades: NS-PK
| 45 students
Carlisle Christian Academy
Carlisle Christian Academy Photo - K-12 the average class size is 10. Great small school environment!
(Christian)
(4)
1412 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-5692
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Carlisle Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
Grades: PK-K
| 104 students
Carlisle KinderCare
Carlisle KinderCare Photo - Carlisle KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Chestnut Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
797 Walnut Bottom Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-5400
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
Chestnut Grove School (parochial)
(Mennonite)
120 Chestnut Grove Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-9514
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
The Childrens Garden Of St. Johns Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
44 W Main St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-1095
Grades: PK-K
| 174 students
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 110 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
54 S Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-8540
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Covered Bridge Amish School
(Amish)
961 Ridge Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Grades: 1-8
| 23 students
East Pennsboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
730 Wertzville Rd.
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
Grades: NS-PK
| 4 students
East Pennsboro KinderCare
East Pennsboro KinderCare Photo - East Pennsboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
730 Wertzville Rd
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
Grades: NS-PK
| 83 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4955 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3070
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7680
Grades: NS-K
| students
Grace Way Children Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4205 Carlisle Pike
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-2220
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Helicopter visit on our soccer field
(Baptist)
(5)
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Hickory Lane School
(Amish)
909 Roxbury Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6685
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township
Daycare / Preschool
188 Woods Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-0111
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Meadow Run School
(Amish)
20 Quigley Road
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-9934
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
Mechanicsburg KinderCare
Mechanicsburg KinderCare Photo - Mechanicsburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Grades: NS-PK
| 137 students
Mechanicsburg Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Grades: K
| 13 students
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Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
823 Lisburn Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 241-6700
Grades: 1-8
| 34 students
4735 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-6142
Grades: 5-9
| 10 students
3400 Market St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7261
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
11 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
297 Goodhart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1319
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
535 Shippensburg Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-7987
Grades: 2-9
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Cumberland County, PA include St. Joseph School, Harrisburg Academy and West Shore Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cumberland County, PA?
52 private schools are located in Cumberland County, PA.
How diverse are private schools in Cumberland County, PA?
Cumberland County, PA private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Cumberland County, PA go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Cumberland County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County, PA?
54% of private schools in Cumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Amish).

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