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Armstrong County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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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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
# Students
403 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,800
$13,229

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
283 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
107 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%
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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