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Best Armstrong County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 403 students in Armstrong County, PA (there are 20 public schools, serving 8,565 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
67% of private schools in Armstrong County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Armstrong County (2026-27)

Map of Divine Redeemer School
Divine Redeemer School
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students
Catholic
726 4th Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-3761
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Map of Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students
Baptist
527 Butler Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-7207
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Brethren
215 Arthur Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-4019
(1)
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Map of Lutheran Church Schools
Lutheran Church Schools
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
134 W Main St
Worthington, PA 16262
(724) 297-5600
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Map of Maple Leaf Amish School
Maple Leaf Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
401 State Route 1023
Dayton, PA 16222
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Map of Orchard Hills Chrst Academy
Orchard Hills Chrst Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 42 students
Christian
385 Kings Rd
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3084
(1)
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Armstrong County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Daybrook School
Daybrook School
Gr: 1-9 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Amish
304 Town Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
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Map of Meadow View School
Meadow View School
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Amish
140 Mahoning Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
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Map of St. Mary Academy
St. Mary Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students
Catholic
610 High Street
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-3003
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Map of Whipporwill School
Whipporwill School
Gr: 1-9 | 27 students
Amish
209 Whippoorwill Rd
Dayton, PA 16222
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearArmstrong County Total Schools
20259
202412
20238
20224
20214
20206
20197
20187
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
403 Students
273,403 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202545126179
202442117172
202348123174
202267150185
202162147180
202047131171
201966138175
201867136172
201763152180
201659151178
201555146167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20256%27%34%
20246%27%34%
20235%26%33%
202214%26%33%
202114%25%32%
202011%25%32%
20192%25%31%
20189%25%31%
20172%25%32%
20163%25%32%
20153%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
24,066 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20259:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
20219:112:111:1
20209:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202575%53%55%
202475%53%54%
202375%52%54%
202275%52%54%
202175%51%54%
202075%51%54%
201975%51%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025121515
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018131415
2017131415
201651415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,800
$13,132

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$5,200$14,956$15,012
2024$5,200$12,587$13,254
2023$4,415$12,103$12,626
2022$4,415$11,906$12,187
2021$4,415$11,950$11,800
2020$4,415$11,607$11,512
2019$4,030$11,350$11,293
2018$4,030$11,328$11,017
2017$4,030$11,058$10,708
2016$4,030$10,235$10,356
2015$3,630$9,938$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.450.600.65
20240.420.590.65
20230.460.590.65
20220.500.590.64
20210.470.590.64
20200.430.580.64
20190.470.570.63
20180.470.570.63
20170.500.540.61
20160.470.540.61
20150.440.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,354 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
12,728 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
27,068 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254%10%7%
20243%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20213%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
283 Students
159,622 Students
% White Students
70%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202570%58%52%
202473%59%52%
202366%59%52%
202261%60%54%
202166%60%54%
202070%61%54%
201965%61%56%
201864%61%56%
201761%64%58%
201665%64%58%
201570%64%58%
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# 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
107 Students
65,051 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearArmstrong County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202526%23%26%
202424%23%26%
202331%23%25%
202237%22%25%
202131%22%25%
202028%22%24%
201933%22%24%
201834%21%23%
201737%21%22%
201632%21%22%
201527%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Armstrong County, PA?
6 private schools are located in Armstrong County, PA.
How diverse are private schools in Armstrong County?
Armstrong County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Armstrong County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Armstrong County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Armstrong County?
67% of private schools in Armstrong County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

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