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Best Clarion County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 471
% Students of Color: 9%
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Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 11
# Students Served: 471
% Students of Color: 9%
View Clarion County, PA School Trends

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clarion County, Pennsylvania

Clarion County Private Schools (Closed)

Crops Corners Amish School

Gr: 1-8 | 25 students

Amish

604 Mccleary Rd

Knox, PA 16232

(814) 797-1251

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Mccauley School

Gr: 1-9 | 25 students

Amish

Gowdy Rd

Fryburg, PA 16326

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St. Michael Elementary School

Gr: PK-7 | 51 students

Catholic

Po Box 129 18766 Route 208

Fryburg, PA 16326

(814) 354-2523

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

38 Teachers

24,111 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Clarion County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	12:1	11:1	11:1
2024	13:1	12:1	11:1
2023	12:1	12:1	11:1
2022	11:1	12:1	11:1
2021	11:1	12:1	11:1
2020	10:1	12:1	12:1
2019	11:1	12:1	12:1
2018	11:1	12:1	12:1
2017	11:1	12:1	12:1
2016	11:1	12:1	12:1
2015	11:1	12:1	12:1

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

$14,954

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30

0.60

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Clarion County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	0.30	0.60	0.65
2024	0.26	0.59	0.65
2023	0.34	0.59	0.65
2022	0.43	0.59	0.64
2021	0.43	0.59	0.64
2020	0.31	0.58	0.64
2019	0.38	0.57	0.63
2018	0.38	0.57	0.63
2017	0.27	0.54	0.61
2016	0.27	0.54	0.61
2015	0.27	0.54	0.61

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# American Indian Students

2 Students

349 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

2 Students

9,508 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clarion County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2023	1%	4%	5%
2022	1%	4%	4%
2021	1%	4%	4%
2020	1%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

2 Students

12,729 Students

% Hispanic Students

n/a

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clarion County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2023	1%	4%	9%
2022	1%	4%	8%
2021	1%	4%	9%
2020	1%	4%	9%
2019	6%	4%	8%
2018	6%	4%	8%
2017	1%	3%	8%
2016	1%	3%	8%
2015	1%	4%	8%

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# Black Students

9 Students

27,078 Students

% Black Students

10%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clarion County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	10%	7%
2024	3%	10%	7%
2023	2%	10%	8%
2022	4%	10%	7%
2021	4%	10%	7%
2020	2%	10%	8%
2019	1%	10%	7%
2018	1%	10%	7%
2017	1%	9%	7%
2016	1%	9%	7%
2015	1%	9%	8%

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# White Students

400 Students

159,790 Students

% White Students

82%

58%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clarion County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	82%	58%	52%
2024	85%	59%	52%
2023	79%	59%	52%
2022	73%	60%	54%
2021	73%	60%	54%
2020	82%	61%	54%
2019	77%	61%	56%
2018	77%	61%	56%
2017	85%	64%	58%
2016	85%	64%	58%
2015	85%	64%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

253 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

71 Students

65,049 Students

% of Others Students

15%

24%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clarion County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	15%	23%	26%
2024	12%	23%	26%
2023	17%	23%	25%
2022	21%	22%	25%
2021	21%	22%	25%
2020	14%	22%	24%
2019	16%	22%	24%
2018	16%	21%	23%
2017	13%	21%	22%
2016	13%	21%	22%
2015	13%	20%	21%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clarion County, PA?

11 private schools are located in Clarion County, PA.

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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