Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School
About the School
- Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School in Du Bois, PA, serves 237 students from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a rural community setting.
- Established in 1961, the school operates as a co–educational Catholic elementary institution with a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 and a teaching staff of nine.
- The school offers 24 advanced placement courses and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student body includes approximately 2.7% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Du Bois area.
- Among private schools in Pennsylvania, Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School ranks in the top 20% for both largest student body and number of AP courses offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Blue, Cardinal, Cardinal Blue
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
24 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$975,000 in Tuition Aid Scholarships
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School's ranking?
Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School?
The application deadline for Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School is Dubois Area Catholic High School (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
493 S Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Methodist
762 Reynoldsville Sykesville Road
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 894-5232
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
493 S Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Methodist
762 Reynoldsville Sykesville Road
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 894-5232
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
493 S Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Methodist
762 Reynoldsville Sykesville Road
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 894-5232
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Baptist
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students
Christian
216 N Jefferson St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-3344
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students
Catholic
205 N Chestnut St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-4224
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Catholic
359 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Punxsutawney Area High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Findley Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
9383 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Brookville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Brookville Jr./sr. High School
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
9383.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hickory Grove Elementary
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1112
9383.1 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Northside Elementary School
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1118
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1118
9383.2 miles
Gr: K | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
9383.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 1,085 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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