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Clarks Summit Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 81%.
75% of private schools in Clarks Summit, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Clarks Summit Private Schools (2026)

Map of Our Lady Of Peace School
Our Lady Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
451
Students
+101.3% (+227 students) 10-yr
$4,450
Avg. Tuition
+1.5% (+$65) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+57.1% (+4 students) 10-yr
8%
Students of Color
-65.2% (-15.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+11.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clarks Summit)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,237 Schools
# Students
451 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025113126179
202498117172
202397123174
202298150185
202198147180
202094131171
2019108138175
201899136172
2017127152180
201655151178
201575146167
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% Students of Color
8%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20258%27%34%
202410%27%34%
202311%26%33%
202210%26%33%
202110%25%32%
202010%25%32%
201910%25%31%
20189%25%31%
20179%25%32%
201611%25%32%
201523%25%32%
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0.35
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.350.600.65
20240.400.590.65
20230.400.590.65
20220.370.590.64
20210.370.590.64
20200.330.580.64
20190.320.570.63
20180.310.570.63
20170.420.540.61
20160.540.540.61
20150.600.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20205%4%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20164%3%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20161%9%7%
201513%9%8%
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# White Students
387 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
79%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202579%58%52%
202475%59%52%
202375%59%52%
202278%60%54%
202178%60%54%
202081%61%54%
201982%61%56%
201882%61%56%
201773%64%58%
201656%64%58%
201556%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
80 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202516%23%26%
202420%23%26%
202319%23%25%
202214%22%25%
202114%22%25%
202011%22%24%
201911%22%24%
201811%21%23%
201722%21%22%
201638%21%22%
201528%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
20168:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025111515
202481515
202381515
202281515
202181415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017121415
201671415
201571415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,450
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$4,450$14,956$15,012
2024$5,175$12,587$13,254
2023$5,175$12,103$12,626
2022$5,730$11,906$12,187
2021$5,730$11,950$11,800
2020$4,850$11,607$11,512
2019$4,850$11,350$11,293
2018$3,800$11,328$11,017
2017$3,800$11,058$10,708
2016$4,385$10,235$10,356
2015$4,385$9,938$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearClarks Summit, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202592%81%81%
202495%87%85%
202395%86%85%
202295%86%85%
202195%86%85%
202095%86%85%
201995%86%85%
201895%86%85%
201795%86%85%
201698%86%85%
201598%85%85%
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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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