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Bellefonte Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 280 students in Bellefonte, PA, 7% of all K-12 students in Bellefonte, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Bellefonte, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bellefonte Private Schools (2026-27)

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
116 E Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
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Map of Centre County Christian Academy
Centre County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
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Bellefonte, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sunny Meadow Parochial School
Sunny Meadow Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
2595 Jacksonville Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
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Bellefonte, PA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
280
Students
$1,975
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bellefonte)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
280 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
6%
27%
0.48
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
186 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
66%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
29%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,975
$13,229
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bellefonte, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Bellefonte, PA is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Bellefonte?
2 private schools are located in Bellefonte.
What percentage of students in Bellefonte go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Bellefonte are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bellefonte?
100% of private schools in Bellefonte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bellefonte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bellefonte include: St. John The Evangelist Catholic School vs. Centre County Christian Academy

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