Adams County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,105 students in Adams County, PA (there are 25 public schools, serving 12,605 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
82% of private schools in Adams County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,105
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 66%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Adams County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,105
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 66%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Adams County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Adams County Private Schools (2026-27)

Delone Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
140 South Oxford Avenue
Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344
(717) 637-5969
(10)
Adams County Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
(1)
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
(2)
Map of Forest Lane Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 16 students
Mennonite
850 Red Bridge Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 752-0937
Map of Freedom Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School Photo
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
Map of Hanover Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Mennonite
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
Map of Hoffman Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
815 Orphanage Road
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-7148
(1)
Map of Jil Christian School
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Christian
3425 Chambersburg Rd
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 337-1635
Map of Paradise School
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
Special Education School
6156 W Canal Rd
Abbottstown, PA 17301
(717) 259-9537
St. Theresa Of Calcutta Catholic School (McSherrystown Campus) Photo
Gr: 3-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
316 North St.
Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344
(717) 637-3135
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Adams County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Country Lane Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
99 Weaver Ln
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: NS-8 | 105 students
Catholic
101 N Peter St
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2061
Map of Kralltown Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Mennonite
6719 Davidsburg Rd
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-6426
Map of Zwingli Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
403 W King St
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 259-7449

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

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Private schools down 4 in Adams County, falling from 15 in 2016 to 11 in 2025.
# Students
1,105 Students
272,293 Students

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Average students down 5 in Adams County private schools, from 104 in 2016 to 99 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
16%
27%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
113 Teachers
24,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

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Student-teacher ratio down 3 in Adams County private schools, from 13:1 in 2016 to 10:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1099
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,750
$14,467
Average % on Financial Aid
66%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
$6,856
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$2.9 million
$72.98 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.60

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# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
9,349 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
12,721 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

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# Black Students
47 Students
27,063 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

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# White Students
1,221 Students
159,355 Students
% White Students
84%
58%

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White students still 84% in Adams County private schools in 2025, far above Pennsylvania's 58% and the U.S. 52%.
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
111 Students
65,227 Students
% of Others Students
8%
24%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Adams County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, PA include Adams County Christian Academy, Delone Catholic High School, and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Adams County?
11 private schools are located in Adams County.
How diverse are private schools in Adams County?
Adams County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
82% of private schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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