Clarion County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 471 students in Clarion County, PA (there are 14 public schools, serving 4,462 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
85% of private schools in Clarion County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clarion County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-6 | 99 students
Catholic
729 Main Street
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8433
Map of Bear Run School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Amish
870 Grace Church Rd
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Map of Clarion Center School
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
2 Hospital Dr
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-9545
Map of Clarion Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students
Christian
15952 Route 322, Ste 2
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-4443
Map of Deerview School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
922 W Market St
Mayport, PA 16240
(814) 952-1967
Map of Keystone Smiles Alternative Education
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
420 Main St
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-2127
Map of Meadow View Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
185 Twin Church Rd
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Map of New Bethlehem Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 38 students
Mennonite
805 Frosty Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-3079
Map of New Bethlehem Wesleyan Methodist School
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Methodist
140 Calhoun School Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-0128
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
Catholic
72 Rectory Ln
Lucinda, PA 16235
(814) 226-8018
Map of Shady Nook Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Amish
729 Shady Ln
Sligo, PA 16255
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Clarion County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Crops Corners Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
604 Mccleary Rd
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Map of Mccauley School
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Amish
Gowdy Rd
Fryburg, PA 16326
Map of St. Michael Elementary School
Gr: PK-7 | 51 students
Catholic
Po Box 129 18766 Route 208
Fryburg, PA 16326
(814) 354-2523

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
13 Schools
# Students
471 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
400 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
82%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
71 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clarion County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Clarion County, PA is Immaculate Conception School.
How many private schools are located in Clarion County?
11 private schools are located in Clarion County.
How diverse are private schools in Clarion County?
Clarion County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Clarion County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Clarion County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarion County?
85% of private schools in Clarion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

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