Conestoga Christian School Photo - Our graduating Senior and Kindergarten classes!

Best Berks County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 63 private schools serving 6,161 students in Berks County, PA (there are 94 public schools, serving 61,215 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Berks County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Berks County, PA include Berks Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Grade School, and St. Margaret School.
The average tuition cost is $14,737, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,817.
58% of private schools in Berks County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Berks County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Grade School
Sacred Heart Grade School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Berks Catholic High School
(Catholic)
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Mountain Academy
Blue Mountain Academy Photo - Cafeteria
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
2363 Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526
(601) 688-0043
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Conestoga Christian School
Conestoga Christian School Photo - Our graduating Senior and Kindergarten classes!
(Christian)
(2)
2760 Main St
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 286-0353
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High SchoolPoint Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
200 Chapel Rd
Geigertown, PA 19523
(610) 286-5942
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Tuition listed
3125 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception Academy
Immaculate Conception Academy Photo - Immaculate Conception Academy - Douglassville, PA
(Catholic)
(3)
903 Chestnut St
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 404-8645
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kempton New Church School
(Christian)
583 Hawk Mountain Rd
Kempton, PA 19529
(610) 756-6140
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Extracurrculars: 2
Kids Peace Berks Campus
Alternative School
8th Ave And Hay Rd
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
La Salle Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
440 Holland Street
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-7392
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakin Preschool Of Reform Congregation Oheb Shaolo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
555 Warwick Dr
Reading, PA 19610
(484) 322-5981
Gr: K | 4 students
5 E Penn St
Lyon Station, PA 19536
(610) 682-2109
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Forge Academy
Pine Forge Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(4)
361 Pine Forge Rd
Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 326-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
668 Pine St
Bally, PA 19503
(610) 845-7364
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School
(Catholic)
2700 Saint Albans Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
St. Margaret School
(Catholic)
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls United Church Of Christ School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
5 W Arch St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-5808
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Tuition listed
Abraxas Academy
Alternative School
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 913-8000
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students
The Academy For Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
525 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-0911
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Albright Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3040 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-9324
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Alvernia Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
540 Upland Avenue, 2nd Floor - Suite 223
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 796-5187
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Tuition listed
Berks County Montessori Country Day School
Montessori School
53 Vermont Rd
Reading, PA 19608
(610) 777-3080
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
5450 Four Point Rd
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-5510
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Blue Mountain Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
8711 Kings Hwy
Kempton, PA 19529
(610) 298-8059
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students Tuition listed
Blue Mountain Sda Elementary School
Blue Mountain Sda Elementary School Photo - Friendships
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
45 Woodland Terrace
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-5052
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Brookeside Montessori School
Brookeside Montessori School Photo - Brookeside Montessori School is conveniently located and has been serving the greater Boyertown area for nearly 40 years. We provide exceptional education experiences for students in preschool through grade 6. Visit www.Brookeside.org for more information and our latest news and events.
Montessori School
1075 Route 100
Bechtelsville, PA 19505
(610) 473-0408
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
42 School House Road
Hereford, PA 18056
(215) 679-6811
Gr: 1-10 | 16 students
Chor Day Academy
Special Education School
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-8266
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Dalet School
190 Frantz Rd
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-4518
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Douglassville KinderCare
Douglassville KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
195 Old Swede Rd.
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 385-6615
Gr: NS-PK
Exeter KinderCare
Exeter KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
23 Gibraltar Rd.
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 370-2122
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Fairview Christian School
(Mennonite)
410 S 14th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 372-8826
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Tuition listed
Fleetwood Christian Day School
(Mennonite)
1083 Richmond Rd
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-7555
Gr: K-9 | 53 students
Flying Hills Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
11 Village Center Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 775-4066
Gr: PK-K | 27 students Tuition listed
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Berks County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Salem Rd
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-9670
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
1400 Hill Rd
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 373-4178
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
245 Fredericksville Rd
Mertztown, PA 19539
(610) 682-2748
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Nhs School Of Reading (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
641 Gregg Ave
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 208-0466
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Rr 4 Oak Haven Rd
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 682-6141
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
1059 Baldy Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 944-3132
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
61 Strausstown Rd
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-1572
Gr: 1-11 | 48 students
911 Sweinhart Rd
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 763-3646
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students
2249 Fairview Ave
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1363
Gr: PK-3 | 15 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Berks County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
64 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,161 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
469 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1235
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,737
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,833
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$37.75 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
310 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
952 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
5%
# Black Students
407 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
3,334 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
254 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
1,206 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Berks County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Berks County, PA include Berks Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Grade School, and St. Margaret School.
How many private schools are located in Berks County?
63 private schools are located in Berks County.
How much do private schools cost in Berks County?
The average tuition cost is $14,737, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,817.
How diverse are private schools in Berks County?
Berks County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Berks County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Berks County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berks County?
58% of private schools in Berks County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Berks County are often viewed compared to one another?

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