Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo

Best Allentown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 3,070 students in Allentown, PA (there are 35 public schools, serving 28,303 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Allentown, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
48% of private schools in Allentown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Allentown Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Montessori School
Grace Montessori School Photo
Montessori School (Episcopal)
814 W Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Kids Peace National Centers W
Special Education School
401 Allen Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 432-2781
Gr: 8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Kids Peace School-washington Building
Special Education School
1610 E Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 799-7620
Gr: 8-12 | 182 students
1151 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 776-7301
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
325 N 4th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
St. John Vianney Regional School
(Catholic)
210 North 18th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-8981
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo - St. Thomas More School1040 Flexer AvenueAllentown, PA 18103
(Catholic)
1040 Flexer Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 432-0396
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
A Childrens Place Learning Center
A Childrens Place Learning Center Photo - Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
719 Roble Rd
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 264-0440
Gr: K | 6 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1
Active Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
7200b Windsor Dr
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 366-8084
Gr: K | 6 students Tuition listed
Allentown KinderCare
Allentown KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Our Center
Daycare / Preschool
7575 Penn Dr.
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 398-1761
Gr: NS-PK
Cai Learning Academy
1033 W Washington St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 841-3588
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Cuddle Zone Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
445 Allentown Drive
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 434-2644
Gr: NS-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Datzyk Montessori School
Datzyk Montessori School Photo - Celebrating our 50th year of operation!
Montessori School
(2)
3300 Broadway
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 395-6344
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
The Devine School
Daycare / Preschool
740 N Brookside Rd
Allentown, PA 18106
(484) 223-1781
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Divine Learning Center Academy
(Christian)
144 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 350-3944
Gr: PK-2 | 46 students
2313 W Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 437-0721
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lehigh Childrens Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5910 Hamilton Blvd
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 841-5801
Gr: K | 12 students
Lifespan School & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
1651 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 103
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-7833
Gr: K | 12 students
Mercy Special Learning Center
Mercy Special Learning Center Photo
Special Education School (Catholic)
830 S Woodward St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
Gr: PK | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Stepping Stones Christian School
(Mennonite)
5179 Cetronia Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(717) 679-5837
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
224 North 17th St.
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 969-2949
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Allentown Christian School (Closed 2004)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3436 Winchester Road
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 398-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Devine School (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 928-0101
Gr: K | 16 students
2310 S 12th St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-4554
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Allentown)
This State (PA)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,070 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
224 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1193
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,973
$14,817
Average Summer Program Cost
$785
$1,785
Average % on Financial Aid
61%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,417
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
113 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
604 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
5%
# Black Students
226 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,418 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
47%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
254 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
676 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Allentown, PA?
How many private schools are located in Allentown?
21 private schools are located in Allentown.
How diverse are private schools in Allentown?
Allentown private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Allentown go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Allentown are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Allentown?
48% of private schools in Allentown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Allentown are often viewed compared to one another?

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