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16823 Pennsylvania Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 280 students in 16823, PA (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,781 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 16823, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 16823, PA is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in 16823, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 16823 Pennsylvania 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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16823, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 16823, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 16823, PA is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 16823?
2 private schools are located in 16823.
What percentage of students in 16823 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 16823 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 16823?
100% of private schools in 16823 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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