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Best Allentown Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,158 students in Allentown, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Allentown, PA include Lehigh Christian Academy, Kids Peace School-washington Building, and Allentown Central Catholic High School..
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
75% of private high schools in Allentown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Allentown Private High 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
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
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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,158 Students
119,211 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
90 Teachers
12,863 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
58%
Average Class Size
21 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1193
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,043
$19,102
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,750
$8,893
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
5,189 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
6,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
5%
# Black Students
125 Students
13,329 Students
% Black Students
11%
11%
# White Students
743 Students
77,530 Students
% White Students
64%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
30 Students
16,869 Students
% of Others Students
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Allentown, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Allentown, PA include Lehigh Christian Academy, Kids Peace School-washington Building, and Allentown Central Catholic High School..
How many private high schools are located in Allentown?
4 private high schools are located in Allentown.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Allentown?
75% of private high schools in Allentown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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