By using sanctuary practices and principles, we help youth and families overcome adversity and build positive futures within a safe, Christian environment that respects and promotes individuality and strengthens community.
Harborcreek Youth Services is a fully accredited child and family social service agency recognized for achieving the highest standards of professional practice in child residential treatment services and family preservation and treatment services.
HYS provides a range of residential and in-home services to vulnerable children and their families.
We provide child residential psychiatric services, Multisystemic Therapy, and a specialized Foster Host Home Treatment Program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Harborcreek Youth Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1911
Campus Size
60 acres
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: “The mission of Sanctuary® is to teach individuals and organizations the necessary skills for creating and sustaining nonviolent lives and nonviolent systems and to keep believing in the unexplored possibilities of peace.”
- By using sanctuary practices and principles, we help youth and families overcome adversity and build positive futures within a safe, Christian environment that respects and promotes individuality and strengthens community.
- Harborcreek Youth Services is a fully accredited child and family social service agency recognized for achieving the highest standards of professional practice in child residential treatment services and family preservation and treatment services.
- HYS provides a range of residential and in-home services to vulnerable children and their families.
- We provide child residential psychiatric services, Multisystemic Therapy, and a specialized Foster Host Home Treatment Program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harborcreek Youth Services often compared to?
Harborcreek Youth Services is often viewed alongside schools like Alternative Rehabilitation Com by visitors of our site.
What is Harborcreek Youth Services's ranking?
Harborcreek Youth Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Harborcreek Youth Services?
The application deadline for Harborcreek Youth Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Harborcreek Youth Services vs. Alternative Rehabilitation Com
The nearest high school to Harborcreek Youth Services is Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc (5.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. James Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
2602 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
5 miles
Gr: PK | 215 students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School ![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
5.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School ![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
5.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
6.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Triumphant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 2 students
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
2602 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School ![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
5.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Tuition listed
220 West 11th Street
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-0106
6.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
2602 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
5 miles
Gr: PK | 215 students
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
425 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 825-7105
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Tuition listed
Erie KinderCare ![Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Erie KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
625 Holland St.
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-5260
6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9442.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Northwestern Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9442.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
Albion, PA 16401
(814) 756-9400
9442.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2556 Maple Ave
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
Lake City, PA 16423
(814) 774-5602
9443.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Girard High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 Lake St
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5607
9444.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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