Best Clarion County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 471 students in Clarion County, PA.
85% of private elementary schools in Clarion County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Clarion County (2026)

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

Clarion County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
604 Mccleary Rd
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1251
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Gowdy Rd
Fryburg, PA 16326
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Po Box 129 18766 Route 208
Fryburg, PA 16326
(814) 354-2523
Gr: PK-7 | 51 students

Overview

This County (Clarion County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
471 Students
206,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
18,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$13,030

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
196 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
21,210 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
400 Students
129,105 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
71 Students
39,688 Students
% of Others Students
15%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Clarion County, PA?
11 private elementary schools are located in Clarion County, PA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Clarion County?
Clarion County private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clarion County?
85% of private elementary schools in Clarion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

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