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Carbon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 354 students in Carbon County, PA (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,292 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
17% of private schools in Carbon County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Carbon County (2026-27)

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Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
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Packer Ridge Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
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St. John Neumann Regional School
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
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Valley Ridge Academy
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Special Education School
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
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Carbon County Private Schools (Closed)

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Adventure Learning Center
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students
1398 State Route 903 Ste 1
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-8115
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Ss Peter & Paul School
Gr: K-9 | 110 students
Catholic
307 Coal St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-8881
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
354 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
33 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
300 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
79%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Carbon County, PA?
4 private schools are located in Carbon County, PA.
What percentage of students in Carbon County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Carbon County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carbon County?
17% of private schools in Carbon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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