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

Best Carbon County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Grades: 1-12
| 33 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Grades: 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
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Valley Ridge Academy
Special Education School
(1)
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Grades: K-6
| 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Carbon County Private Schools (Closed)

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

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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