Bradford Area Christian Academy Photo - August 2021 - First Day of School!

Best Bradford Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 268 students in Bradford, PA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,230 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Bradford, PA are educated in private 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).

Private Schools in Bradford, PA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bradford Area Christian Academy
Bradford Area Christian Academy Photo - August 2021 - First Day of School!
(Christian)
(1)
25 Chambers St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chestnut Street Christian School
(Mennonite)
110 Chestnut St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-2809
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
The Learning Center
(1)
90 Jackson Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6622
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
450 W Washington St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-5302
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students

Overview

This Town (Bradford)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
268 Students
273,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$14,761
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,325
$6,319
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
350 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
27,419 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
189 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# 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
82 Students
64,808 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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