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Carlisle Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,049 students in Carlisle, PA, 16% of all K-12 students in Carlisle, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
58% of private schools in Carlisle, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,049
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Carlisle, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,049
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Carlisle, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Carlisle Private Schools (2026)

Dickinson College Children's Center Photo
Dickinson College Children's Center
Gr: K | 12 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
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Saint Patrick School Photo
Saint Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
(1)
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Map of Allen Christian Day School
Allen Christian Day School
Gr: 2-8 | 35 students
Mennonite
823 Lisburn Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 241-6700
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Map of Blue Ridge Mennonite School
Blue Ridge Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 41 students
Mennonite
2514 Walnut Bottom Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0325
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Carlisle Christian Academy Photo
Carlisle Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1412 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-5692
(4)
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Map of Carlisle Early Education Center
Carlisle Early Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
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Carlisle KinderCare Photo
Carlisle KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
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The Christian School Of Grace Baptist Church Photo
The Christian School Of Grace Baptist Church
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Christian
54 S Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-8540
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Map of Merakey Autism Center Carlisle
Merakey Autism Center Carlisle
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Special Education School
898 Waggoners Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-4525
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Map of Sunny Slope School
Sunny Slope School
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Mennonite
373 Stonehouse Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 218-8084
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Map of Yellow Breeches Educational Center
Yellow Breeches Educational Center
Gr: K-10 | 38 students
Special Education School
15 Oak Park Ave
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0539
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Carlisle, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+9.1% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,049
Students
+44.3% (+322 students) 10-yr
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
+16.7% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carlisle)
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCarlisle, PA Total Schools
202512
202412
202311
202211
202111
202011
201911
201811
201710
201610
201511
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# Students
1,049 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202587126179
202487117172
202392123174
202276150185
202176147180
202071131171
201966138175
201866136172
201769152180
201668151178
201566146167
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% Students of Color
7%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257%27%34%
20247%27%34%
20237%26%33%
20227%26%33%
20217%25%32%
20206%25%32%
20196%25%31%
20186%25%31%
20178%25%32%
20168%25%32%
20156%25%32%
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0.51
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.510.600.65
20240.510.590.65
20230.510.590.65
20220.420.590.64
20210.420.590.64
20200.370.580.64
20190.190.570.63
20180.190.570.63
20170.190.540.61
20160.190.540.61
20150.190.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
659 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
62%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202562%58%52%
202462%59%52%
202362%59%52%
202272%60%54%
202172%60%54%
202077%61%54%
201990%61%56%
201890%61%56%
201790%64%58%
201690%64%58%
201590%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
365 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
34%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202534%23%26%
202434%23%26%
202334%23%25%
202224%22%25%
202124%22%25%
202019%22%24%
20195%22%24%
20185%21%23%
20175%21%22%
20165%21%22%
20155%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
84 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202569%53%55%
202469%53%54%
202369%52%54%
202269%52%54%
202169%51%54%
202065%51%54%
201965%51%53%
201865%51%53%
201754%51%53%
201654%51%52%
201554%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025141515
2024161515
2023161515
2022151515
2021151415
2020141415
2019131415
2018131415
2017131415
2016131415
2015121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202511213
202411112
202311011
202211011
202111111
202011111
201911111
201811111
201711110
201611010
201521010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$14,954
Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$190$1,785$1,152
2024$190$1,599$1,128
2023$190$1,753$1,156
2022$190$1,706$1,102
2021$190$1,441$1,125
2020$190$1,628$1,217
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarlisle, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025100%81%81%
2024100%87%85%
2023100%86%85%
2022100%86%85%
2021100%86%85%
2020100%86%85%
2019100%86%85%
2018100%86%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carlisle, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Carlisle, PA include Dickinson College Children's Center and Saint Patrick School.
How many private schools are located in Carlisle?
12 private schools are located in Carlisle.
How diverse are private schools in Carlisle?
Carlisle private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Carlisle go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Carlisle are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carlisle?
58% of private schools in Carlisle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private schools in Carlisle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Carlisle include: The Christian School Of Grace Baptist Church vs. Carlisle Christian Academy

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