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Best Bethlehem Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 4,622 students in Bethlehem, PA (there are 26 public schools, serving 16,000 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bethlehem, PA include Bethlehem Catholic High School, Moravian Academy Lower School, and Bethlehem Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private schools in Bethlehem, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

Top-Ranked Bethlehem Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2133 Madison Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-0791
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Bethlehem Christian School
Bethlehem Christian School Photo
(Christian)
3100 Hecktown Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6020
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Buxmont Academy
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Gr: K-11 | 512 students
Holy Infancy School
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(Catholic)
551 Thomas St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2621
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kidspeace Broadway School
Special Education School
1620 Broadway
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 799-8600
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Moravian Academy Lower School
(Brethren)
422 Heckewelder Pl
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8571
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students
4313 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 332-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 848 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
(Catholic)
(2)
1835 Catasauqua Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Tuition listed
St. Anne School
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(Catholic)
375 Hickory St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-4182
Gr: K-8 | 309 students
St. Michael The Archangel School
(Catholic)
4121 Old Bethlehem Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 867-8422
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Tuition listed
A Child's Choice Montessori School
Montessori School
402 3rd Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 533-5503
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Tuition listed
Cambridge Day School
Daycare / Preschool
3986 Township Line Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-4665
Gr: NS-1 | 40 students
Centennial School Lehigh Univ
Special Education School
2196 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 266-6500
Gr: 2-12 | 67 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Valley Center Pkwy # 200
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 974-9100
Gr: K-1 | 145 students
75 E. Union Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-7302
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Creative Kids Club
Daycare / Preschool
90 S Commerce Way Ste 480
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-3533
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - Outdoor Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4500 Falmer Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 694-9100
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Moravian Academy Middle School
Moravian Academy Middle School Photo - The Devey Building on Moravian Academy's Church Street Campus.
(Brethren)
11 W Market St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-6677
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
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(Catholic)
(2)
3221 Santee Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6570
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
1607 W Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-1530
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Sioux Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-0861
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
1500 Linden Street - Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 419-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
623 6th Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-9530
Gr: K-9 | 149 students
551 Thomas Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0042
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students

Overview

This Town (Bethlehem)
This State (PA)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,622 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
336 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1228
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,473
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,250
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$31 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
288 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
716 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
5%
# Black Students
282 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
2,052 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
44%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
7 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
1,267 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
28%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bethlehem, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Bethlehem, PA include Bethlehem Catholic High School, Moravian Academy Lower School, and Bethlehem Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bethlehem?
20 private schools are located in Bethlehem.
How diverse are private schools in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Bethlehem go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bethlehem?
60% of private schools in Bethlehem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).
Which private schools in Bethlehem are often viewed compared to one another?

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