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Bradford Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 277 students in Bradford, PA, 11% of all K-12 students in Bradford, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Bradford, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Bradford, PA (2026)

Bradford Area Christian Academy Photo
Bradford Area Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
25 Chambers St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6800
(1)
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Map of Chestnut Street Christian School
Chestnut Street Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Mennonite
110 Chestnut St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-2809
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Map of The Learning Center
The Learning Center
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
90 Jackson Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6622
(1)
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Map of St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Catholic
450 W Washington St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-5302
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Bradford, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
277
Students
-30.9% (-124 students) 10-yr
$6,500
Avg. Tuition
+62.5% (+$2,500) 6-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
+11.1% (+1 student) 6-yr
3%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bradford)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,237 Schools
# Students
277 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202567126179
202471117172
202369123174
202269150185
202165147180
202064131171
201989138175
201890136172
2017100152180
2016100151178
2015100146167
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% Students of Color
3%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%27%34%
20243%27%34%
20233%26%33%
20225%26%33%
20214%25%32%
20204%25%32%
20192%25%31%
20182%25%31%
20172%25%32%
20162%25%32%
20152%25%32%
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0.46
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.440.600.65
20240.460.590.65
20230.480.590.65
20220.480.590.64
20210.450.590.64
20200.440.580.64
20190.430.570.63
20180.440.570.63
20170.450.540.61
20160.450.540.61
20150.450.540.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
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# White Students
189 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
67%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202570%58%52%
202467%59%52%
202365%59%52%
202263%60%54%
202168%60%54%
202069%61%54%
201970%61%56%
201869%61%56%
201768%64%58%
201668%64%58%
201568%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
91 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
32%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202530%23%26%
202433%23%26%
202335%23%25%
202235%22%25%
202130%22%25%
202029%22%24%
201929%22%24%
201830%21%23%
201732%21%22%
201632%21%22%
201532%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202553%53%55%
202462%53%54%
202355%52%54%
202255%52%54%
202133%51%54%
202014%51%54%
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025101515
2024101515
2023101515
2022101515
202181415
202081415
201991415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$4,750$14,956$15,012
2024$4,750$12,587$13,254
2023$4,500$12,103$12,626
2022$4,500$11,906$12,187
2021$4,500$11,950$11,800
2020$4,000$11,607$11,512
2019$4,000$11,350$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202580%45%34%
202480%44%34%
202380%44%34%
202280%43%33%
202180%43%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$3,325$6,231$7,073
2024$1,400$6,078$6,930
2023$2,000$6,133$6,469
2022$2,500$6,153$6,289
2021$4,000$6,023$6,055
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearBradford, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202598%81%81%
202498%87%85%
202398%86%85%
202298%86%85%
202198%86%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Bradford, PA?
4 private schools are located in Bradford, PA.
What percentage of students in Bradford go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Bradford are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bradford?
75% of private schools in Bradford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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