Best Berks County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 63 private schools serving 6,120 students in Berks County, PA (there are 94 public schools, serving 61,215 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $14,600, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
56% of private schools in Berks County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 63
  • # Students Served: 6,120
  • Average Tuition: $14,600
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Berks County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 63
  • # Students Served: 6,120
  • Average Tuition: $14,600
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Berks County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Berks County Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart Grade School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
(1)
Map of Berks Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Blue Mountain Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2363 Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526
(601) 688-0043
(3)
Conestoga Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
2760 Main St
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 286-0353
(2)
Map of High SchoolPoint Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 259 students
Baptist
200 Chapel Rd
Geigertown, PA 19523
(610) 286-5942
Map of Holy Guardian Angels Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3125 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Immaculate Conception Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
903 Chestnut St
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 404-8645
(3)
Map of Kempton New Church School
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
583 Hawk Mountain Rd
Kempton, PA 19529
(610) 756-6140
Map of Kids Peace Berks Campus
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Alternative School
8th Ave And Hay Rd
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
Map of La Salle Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
440 Holland Street
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-7392
(1)
Map of Lakin Preschool Of Reform Congregation Oheb Shaolo
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
555 Warwick Dr
Reading, PA 19610
(484) 322-5981
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
5 E Penn St
Lyon Station, PA 19536
(610) 682-2109
Pine Forge Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
361 Pine Forge Rd
Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 326-5800
(4)
Map of Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
668 Pine St
Bally, PA 19503
(610) 845-7364
Map of St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
2700 Saint Albans Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 678-0111
Map of St. Margaret School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
233 Spring St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 375-1882
Map of St. Pauls United Church Of Christ School
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
5 W Arch St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-5808
Map of St. Peter School
Gr: K-8 | 217 students
Catholic
225 S 5th Street
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 374-2447
Map of Abraxas Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students
Alternative School
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 913-8000
Map of The Academy For Early Learning
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 Philadelphia Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 777-0911
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Berks County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Blue Mountain View Paroch School
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
Mennonite
Salem Rd
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-9670
Map of Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Catholic
1400 Hill Rd
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 373-4178
Gateway Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Christian
245 Fredericksville Rd
Mertztown, PA 19539
(610) 682-2748
Map of Nhs School Of Reading
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
641 Gregg Ave
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 208-0466
Map of Oak Haven Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Mennonite
Rr 4 Oak Haven Rd
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 682-6141
Map of Oak Haven School
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Mennonite
1059 Baldy Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 944-3132
Map of Rehrersburg Christian School
Gr: 1-11 | 48 students
Mennonite
61 Strausstown Rd
Bethel, PA 19507
(717) 933-1572
Map of Wayside Christian School
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students
Christian
911 Sweinhart Rd
Boyertown, PA 19512
(610) 763-3646
Map of Winston Hall
Gr: PK-3 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
2249 Fairview Ave
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1363
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
64 Schools
# Students
6,120 Students
273,740 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
468 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1235
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,600
$14,954
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,833
$6,209
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$37.75 million
$59.34 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
310 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
951 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
5%
# Black Students
407 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
3,329 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
253 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
1,171 Students
65,057 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 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 Blue Mountain Academy, Conestoga Christian School, and Sacred Heart Grade 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 $14,600, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
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?
56% 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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