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Bellefonte Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 280 students in Bellefonte, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Bellefonte, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bellefonte Private Preschools (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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
280
Students
+11.1% (+28 students) 10-yr
$1,975
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
+20.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bellefonte)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,206 Schools
# Students
280 Students
176,045 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025140156191
2024140152187
2023135155185
2022135155188
2021135154184
2020135150179
2019140150182
2018140147181
2017132146183
2016132146181
2015126142173
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% Students of Color
6%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20256%25%32%
20246%25%32%
20234%25%32%
20224%25%31%
20214%25%32%
20204%25%31%
20192%25%31%
20182%24%30%
20175%24%31%
20165%24%31%
20155%24%31%
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0.48
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.480.620.65
20240.480.620.65
20230.450.620.65
20220.450.620.64
20210.450.610.64
20200.450.610.64
20190.510.600.64
20180.510.600.64
20170.520.570.62
20160.520.570.62
20150.530.580.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
5,309 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%4%4%
20241%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
7,185 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%4%8%
20243%4%8%
20231%4%8%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%7%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
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# Black Students
2 Students
14,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%8%6%
20241%9%6%
20231%9%6%
20221%9%6%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%7%
20172%7%6%
20162%7%6%
20152%8%6%
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# White Students
186 Students
90,586 Students
% White Students
66%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202566%52%48%
202466%52%48%
202369%52%48%
202269%54%50%
202169%54%50%
202069%54%51%
201947%56%52%
201847%55%52%
201743%58%54%
201643%58%54%
201545%58%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
161 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
81 Students
56,430 Students
% of Others Students
29%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202529%32%34%
202429%32%33%
202327%32%33%
202227%30%31%
202127%30%31%
202027%29%31%
201952%28%30%
201852%29%30%
201755%29%30%
201655%29%29%
201553%29%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
14,005 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514:113:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202314:113:112:1
202214:113:112:1
202114:113:112:1
202014:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:113:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201512:113:113:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025121516
2024121516
2023121516
2022121516
2021121516
2020121516
2019121516
2018121516
2017121516
2016121416
2015121416
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,975
$10,648

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$1,975$12,883$12,988
2024$1,975$9,313$10,159
2023$1,975$8,594$9,500
2022$1,975$7,971$8,989
2021$1,975$7,943$8,661
2020$1,975$7,523$8,383
2019$1,975$7,431$8,266
2018$1,975$7,366$7,888
2017$1,975$7,295$7,628
2016$1,975$6,597$7,230
2015$1,975$6,657$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBellefonte, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202594%80%83%
202494%89%88%
202394%89%88%
202294%89%88%
202194%88%88%
202094%89%88%
201994%88%88%
201894%88%88%
201794%88%88%
201694%88%88%
201594%87%88%
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Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Bellefonte, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Bellefonte, PA is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Bellefonte?
2 private preschools are located in Bellefonte.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bellefonte?
100% of private preschools in Bellefonte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Bellefonte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Bellefonte include: St. John The Evangelist Catholic School vs. Centre County Christian Academy

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