Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west Campus Photo

Best Cambria County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,130 students in Cambria County, PA (there are 38 public schools, serving 16,357 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Cambria County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cambria County, PA include Holy Name Elementary School, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west Campus, and Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
79% of private schools in Cambria County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).

Top-Ranked Cambria County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View
(Catholic)
25 Osborne Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary
(Catholic)
2306 Bedford St
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west Campus
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west Campus Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
430 Tioga St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Tuition listed
Holy Name Elementary School
(Catholic)
215 W Horner St
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8817
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Nicktown Parochial School
(Amish)
2960 Nolo Rd.
Penn Run, PA 15765
(814) 948-7816
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students Tuition listed
Northern Cambria Catholic School
(Catholic)
3278 Blue Goose Road
Nicktown, PA 15762
(814) 948-8900
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
St. Benedict School
(Catholic)
119 South Church Street
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 344-6512
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
220 Powell Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-7942
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
728 Ben Franklin Hwy
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Tuition listed
Cambria County Christian School
(Brethren)
561 Pike Rd
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-7406
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Center For Achievement
Special Education School
317 Power St
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 361-2414
Gr: K-5 | 10 students
Pressley Ridge Johnstown
Special Education School
445 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
Gr: K | 107 students
Richland Academy
Montessori School
136 Jaycee Dr Suite 50
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 292-9201
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cambria County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
751 Railroad Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
(814) 536-1532
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
197 Pender Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 479-2525
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
812 Orchard St
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-3588
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
1621 Ferndale Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
825 Church Street
Gallitzin, PA 16641
(814) 886-8772
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
1005 Caroline Street
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9031
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
625 Park Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 535-2926
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
111 Alberta Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-4377
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
115 Poorman Drive
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-3773
Gr: K-12 | 18 students

Overview

This County (Cambria County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,130 Students
274,061 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
176 Teachers
23,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,122
$14,956
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,800
$6,231
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
67 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,478 Students
160,077 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
6 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
561 Students
64,298 Students
% of Others Students
26%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cambria County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Cambria County, PA include Holy Name Elementary School, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west Campus, and Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary.
How many private schools are located in Cambria County?
14 private schools are located in Cambria County.
How diverse are private schools in Cambria County?
Cambria County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Cambria County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Cambria County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cambria County?
79% of private schools in Cambria County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Brethren).
Which private schools in Cambria County are often viewed compared to one another?

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