Adams County Christian Academy Photo - Our teachers inspire students to develop a desire to learn about and explore God's world.

Best Adams County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 318 students in Adams County, PA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Adams County, PA include Adams County Christian Academy and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private preschools in Adams County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Adams County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo - School Campus
(Catholic)
(2)
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
[+] 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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
318 Students
176,089 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
13,963 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
49%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
58%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,488
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
5,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,739 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
267 Students
90,408 Students
% White Students
83%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
158 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
22 Students
56,272 Students
% of Others Students
7%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Adams County, PA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Adams County, PA include Adams County Christian Academy and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Adams County?
3 private preschools are located in Adams County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
100% of private preschools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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