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Best Adams County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 807 students in Adams County, PA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, PA include St. Francis Xavier School and Adams County Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
82% of private elementary schools in Adams County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Top Ranked Adams County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adams County Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(1)
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
(2)
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forest Lane Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
850 Red Bridge Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 752-0937
Gr: 1-9 | 16 students
Freedom Christian Schools
(Christian)
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Hanover Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Hoffman Academy
Special Education School
(1)
815 Orphanage Road
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-7148
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Jil Christian School
(Christian)
3425 Chambersburg Rd
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 337-1635
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Kralltown Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
6719 Davidsburg Rd
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-6426
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Paradise School
Special Education School
6156 W Canal Rd
Abbottstown, PA 17301
(717) 259-9537
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
316 North St.
Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344
(717) 637-3135
Gr: 3-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Adams County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
99 Weaver Ln
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
101 N Peter St
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2061
Gr: NS-8 | 105 students
Zwingli Christian School (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
403 W King St
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 259-7449
Gr: PK-K | 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, PA include St. Francis Xavier School and Adams County Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Adams County?
11 private elementary schools are located in Adams County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Adams County?
Adams County private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
82% of private elementary schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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