Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project

Best Centre County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 438 students in Centre County, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
43% of private high schools in Centre County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private High Schools in Centre County (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Grace Prep High School
Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project
(Christian)
848 Science Park Road
State College, PA 16803
(814) 867-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Meadows School
Alternative School
132 The Meadows Dr
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 364-2161
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Northwestern Human Services
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
Grades: 1-12
| 41 students
Nw Human Services Autism School
Special Education School
3020 Research Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
Grades: 1-9
| 7 students
St. Josephs Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
Grades: 3-12
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Centre County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bower Hollow Road
Woodward, PA 16882
Grades: 1-8
| 29 students
106 Sawmill Rd
Madisonburg, PA 16852
Grades: 1-8
| 21 students
215 Wolfes Gap Rd
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
844 Snydertown Road
Howard, PA 16841
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
5445 Jacksonville Rd
Howard, PA 16841
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
877 Wolfs Corner Rd
Tionesta, PA 16353
Grades: 1-8
| 22 students
190 Middle Road
Woodward, PA 16882
Grades: 1-8
| 17 students
150 Cardinal Dr
Coburn, PA 16832
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
226 Bair Hollow Rd
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
Mt. Nittany Preschool (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1500 E Branch Rd
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-3938
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
181 Rockville Rd
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
147 Smithtown Rd
Spring Mills, PA 16875
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
129 Welding Dr
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Grades: 1-8
| 29 students
2595 Jacksonville Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
122 Turkey Dr
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Grades: 1-8
| 22 students
894 Hubler Ridge Rd
Howard, PA 16841
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
333 Shaffertown Rd
Madisonburg, PA 16852
Grades: 1-8
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Centre County, PA?
7 private high schools are located in Centre County, PA.
How diverse are private high schools in Centre County?
Centre County private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Centre County?
43% of private high schools in Centre County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Centre County are often viewed compared to one another?

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