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Clarks Summit Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 451 students in Clarks Summit, PA, 14% of all K-12 students in Clarks Summit, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Clarks Summit, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clarks Summit Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of Peace School
Our Lady Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Catholic
410 N Abington Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-4152
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Map of St. Gregory's Early Childhood Center
St. Gregory's Early Childhood Center
Gr: K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
330 N Abington Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-4808
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Map of Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing
Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
537 Venard Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7034
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Map of Summit Christian Academy - Secondary Campus
Summit Christian Academy - Secondary Campus
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
660 Griffin Pond Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-1545
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Clarks Summit, PA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
451
Students
$4,450
Avg. Tuition
7
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clarks Summit)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
451 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
8%
27%
0.35
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
387 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
79%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
80 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,450
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
68%
46%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clarks Summit, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Clarks Summit, PA is Our Lady Of Peace School.
How many private schools are located in Clarks Summit?
4 private schools are located in Clarks Summit.
What percentage of students in Clarks Summit go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Clarks Summit are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarks Summit?
75% of private schools in Clarks Summit are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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