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Carbondale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 116 students in Carbondale, PA, 7% of all K-12 students in Carbondale, PA are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
50% of private schools in Carbondale, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Carbondale, PA (2026)

Abington Christian Academy Photo
Abington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3364 Scranton Carbondale Hwy Blakely Pa
Carbondale, PA 18447
(570) 586-5270
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Map of Edison Early Learning Center
Edison Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
227 Pike St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5370
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Carbondale, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 189 students
Catholic
27 Farview St 33
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-0340
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Map of Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
Sacred Heart Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students
Catholic
44 S Church St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-2790
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Carbondale, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
116
Students
-38.6% (-73 students) 10-yr
$5,900
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
68%
Students of Color
+6,700.0% (+67.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.8% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carbondale)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,237 Schools
# Students
116 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202558126179
202464117172
2023127123174
2022189150185
2021189147180
2020189131171
2019189138175
2018189136172
2017189152180
2016189151178
2015189146167
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% Students of Color
68%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202568%27%34%
2024100%27%34%
202326%26%33%
20221%26%33%
20211%25%32%
20201%25%32%
20191%25%31%
20181%25%31%
20171%25%32%
20161%25%32%
20151%25%32%
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0.33
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.330.600.65
20240.150.590.65
20230.470.590.65
20220.200.590.64
20210.200.590.64
20200.200.580.64
20190.200.570.63
20180.200.570.63
20170.200.540.61
20160.200.540.61
20150.200.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%4%5%
20243%3%5%
20232%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20255%5%9%
20245%5%9%
20231%4%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%10%7%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
12 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
10%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510%58%52%
202366%59%52%
202289%60%54%
202189%60%54%
202089%61%54%
201989%61%56%
201889%61%56%
201789%64%58%
201689%64%58%
201589%64%58%
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# 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
94 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
81%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202581%23%26%
202492%23%26%
202331%23%25%
202210%22%25%
202110%22%25%
202010%22%24%
201910%22%24%
201810%21%23%
201710%21%22%
201610%21%22%
201510%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202517:111:111:1
202464:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
54%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$14,954
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,209
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Carbondale, PA?
2 private schools are located in Carbondale, PA.
What percentage of students in Carbondale go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Carbondale are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carbondale?
50% of private schools in Carbondale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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