St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)

Best Carbon County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Carbon County, PA 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).

Private Schools in Carbon County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
St. John Neumann Regional School
St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)
(Catholic)
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 12
Valley Ridge Academy
Special Education School
(1)
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Carbon County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1398 State Route 903 Ste 1
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-8115
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students
307 Coal St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-8881
Gr: K-9 | 110 students

Overview

This County (Carbon County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
354 Students
273,754 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
24,025 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
33 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
300 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
79%
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
9 Students
64,737 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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