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Chambersburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,623 students in Chambersburg, PA, 16% of all K-12 students in Chambersburg, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private schools in Chambersburg, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,623
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Chambersburg, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,623
  • Average Tuition: $7,000
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Chambersburg, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Chambersburg Private Schools (2026-27)

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Cumberland Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
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Map of Corpus Christi School
Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
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Shalom Christian Academy Photo
Shalom Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 648 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 15
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
(2)
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Map of Calvary Mennonite School
Calvary Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 37 students
Mennonite
559 Overcash Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 360-2231
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Map of Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Mennonite
2643 Apple Way
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 369-4550
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Map of Merakey Education Center
Merakey Education Center
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
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Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg Photo
Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
(3)
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Map of Portico River Brethren School
Portico River Brethren School
Gr: 1-10 | 46 students
Brethren
5501 Fort Mccord Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-1576
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Culbertson Mennonite School
Culbertson Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 45 students
Mennonite
5992 Rowe Run Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-4924
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Chambersburg, PA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,623
Students
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chambersburg)
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,232 Schools
# Students
1,623 Students
272,293 Students
% Students of Color
8%
27%
0.47
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
13 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
9,349 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
12,721 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
23 Students
27,063 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,122 Students
159,355 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
421 Students
65,227 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
104 Teachers
24,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1215
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$14,467
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,856
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chambersburg, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Chambersburg, PA include Shalom Christian Academy, Cumberland Valley Christian School, and Corpus Christi School.
How many private schools are located in Chambersburg?
8 private schools are located in Chambersburg.
How diverse are private schools in Chambersburg?
Chambersburg private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Chambersburg go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Chambersburg are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chambersburg?
75% of private schools in Chambersburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Catholic).
Which private schools in Chambersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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