Top 3 Best Mercer County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 1,422 students in Mercer County, PA (there are 38 public schools, serving 13,476 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Mercer County, PA include Kennedy Catholic High School, Shenango Valley Faith Academy and Grove City Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
91% of private schools in Mercer County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Top Ranked Mercer County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Grove City Christian Academy
Grove City Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
301 North Madison Avenue
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
Grades: NS-12
| 208 students
Kennedy Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2120 Shenango Valley Fwy
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
12 N. Diamond St. -Campus 1, 21 S. Maysville Rd.- Campus 2
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8336
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Shenango Valley Faith Academy
Shenango Valley Faith Academy Photo - Our students develop lifelong friendships!
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
American English Institute
Special Program Emphasis
10 Penn Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 885-1136
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1033 N Perry Hwy
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 475-4971
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Carlton Amish School
(Amish)
709 Carlton Rd
Carlton, PA 16311
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Creative Learning Christian School
(Christian)
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 983-8350
Grades: 5-12
| 20 students
Fairview School
(Amish)
83 Furnace Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
(724) 718-7234
Grades: 1-8
| 33 students
Green Meadow Parochial School
(Amish)
38 Breese Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
(724) 475-2571
Grades: 1-8
| 33 students
Hilltop Amish School
(Amish)
972 Skunk Run Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
21 S Maysville Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8338
Grades: 1-12
| 59 students
Meadow Valley Christian School
(Amish)
497 Coal Hill Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 456-2380
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Orchard Hill School
(Amish)
450 Orchard Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 992-8864
Grades: 1-8
| 29 students
Pilgrim Fellowship School
(Amish)
446 Cranberry Rd
Hadley, PA 16130
(814) 425-7754
Grades: 1-8
| 18 students
Pleasant View School
(Amish)
1585 District Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
(724) 000-0000
Grades: 1-8
| 32 students
St. John Paul II Continuation School
(Catholic)
2335 Highland Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 342-2205
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
80 N High St
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-7050
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Shady Maple Amish Parochial
(Amish)
93 School Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
Grades: 1-8
| 31 students
Shenango Valley Faith Academy
(Christian)
192 N Oakland Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 308-1413
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Stoneboro Wesleyan Methodist School
(Methodist)
(2)
947 Fredonia Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-3319
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Mercer County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
460 Kennard Atlantic Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
47 Dutch Lane
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Grades: 1-8
| 17 students
108 Osborn Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
1864 A N Vernon Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
760 E State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-8382
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
699 Stambaugh Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 347-5655
Grades: NS
| 12 students
2060 County Line Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Grades: 1-8
| 17 students
1818a N Vernon Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
22 Summers Ln
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Grades: 1-8
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Mercer County, PA include Kennedy Catholic High School, Shenango Valley Faith Academy and Grove City Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mercer County, PA?
22 private schools are located in Mercer County, PA.
How diverse are private schools in Mercer County, PA?
Mercer County, PA private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Mercer County, PA go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer County, PA?
91% of private schools in Mercer County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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