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Best Adams County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 747 students in Adams County, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Adams County, PA include Adams County Christian Academy and Delone Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
75% of private high schools in Adams County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Top-Ranked Adams County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Delone Catholic High School
Delone Catholic High School Photo - Delone Catholic Squires graduate prepared to lead, prepared to serve, and prepared for life as "Doers of the Word (James 1:22)."
(Catholic)
(10)
140 South Oxford Avenue
Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344
(717) 637-5969
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adams County Christian Academy
Adams County Christian Academy Photo - Our teachers inspire students to develop a desire to learn about and explore God's world.
(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
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
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School Photo - .
(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
Paradise School
Special Education School
6156 W Canal Rd
Abbottstown, PA 17301
(717) 259-9537
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
[+] 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
6719 Davidsburg Rd
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-6426
Gr: 1-8 | 26 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

Overview

This County (Adams County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
747 Students
118,545 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
12,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
58%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1099
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,750
$19,143
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,900
$8,846
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$2.5 million
$59.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
40 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
657 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
76%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
100 Students
16,037 Students
% of Others Students
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Adams County, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Adams County, PA include Adams County Christian Academy and Delone Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Adams County?
8 private high schools are located in Adams County.
How diverse are private high schools in Adams County?
Adams County private high schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
75% of private high schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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