For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 105 students in Akron, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 276 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in Akron, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Akron, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
Private Schools in Akron, PA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Overview
This Town (Akron)
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
105 Students
273,842 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
105:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,419 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
8 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
7%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
92 Students
64,812 Students
% of Others Students
88%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Akron, PA?
1 private schools are located in Akron, PA.
What percentage of students in Akron go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Akron are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Akron?
100% of private schools in Akron are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
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