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Clearfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 349 students in Clearfield, PA, 14% of all K-12 students in Clearfield, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Clearfield, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Clearfield Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Francis School
St. Francis School
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
230 S 2nd St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2618
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Clearfield Alliance Christian School Photo
Clearfield Alliance Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
56 Alliance Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-0216
(1)
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Map of Soaring Heights School
Soaring Heights School
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
550 Leonard St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 762-9585
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Clearfield, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of New Story
New Story
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
2075 Highview Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 205-2300
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Clearfield, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
349
Students
-20.1% (-88 students) 10-yr
$4,245
Avg. Tuition
+16.3% (+$595) 8-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+6.7% (+1 student) 8-yr
13%
Students of Color
+1,200.0% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.1% (-8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clearfield)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,237 Schools
# Students
349 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025116126179
202491117172
202392123174
2022104150185
2021104147180
2020104131171
2019106138175
2018108136172
2017149152180
2016219151178
2015219146167
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% Students of Color
13%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202513%27%34%
202413%27%34%
20232%26%33%
20222%26%33%
20212%25%32%
20202%25%32%
20192%25%31%
20182%25%31%
20171%25%32%
20161%25%32%
20151%25%32%
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0.30
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.300.600.65
20240.300.590.65
20230.200.590.65
20220.220.590.64
20210.220.590.64
20200.220.580.64
20190.200.570.63
20180.200.570.63
20170.220.540.61
20160.270.540.61
20150.270.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
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# Black Students
3 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
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# White Students
389 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
83%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202583%58%52%
202483%59%52%
202389%59%52%
202288%60%54%
202188%60%54%
202088%61%54%
201989%61%56%
201889%61%56%
201788%64%58%
201685%64%58%
201585%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
47 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259%23%26%
20249%23%26%
20239%23%25%
202211%22%25%
202111%22%25%
202011%22%24%
201910%22%24%
201810%21%23%
201712%21%22%
201615%21%22%
201515%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202513:111:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201621:112:112:1
201521:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202550%53%55%
202450%53%54%
202350%52%54%
202250%52%54%
202150%51%54%
202050%51%54%
201950%51%53%
201850%51%53%
201750%51%53%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025161515
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,245
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$4,245$14,956$15,012
2024$3,990$12,587$13,254
2023$3,990$12,103$12,626
2022$3,950$11,906$12,187
2021$3,950$11,950$11,800
2020$3,850$11,607$11,512
2019$3,850$11,350$11,293
2018$3,650$11,328$11,017
2017$3,650$11,058$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202550%45%34%
202450%44%34%
202350%44%34%
202250%43%33%
202150%43%33%
202050%42%32%
201950%40%31%
201850%39%30%
201750%38%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearClearfield, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202595%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%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clearfield, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Clearfield, PA is St. Francis School.
How many private schools are located in Clearfield?
3 private schools are located in Clearfield.
What percentage of students in Clearfield go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Clearfield are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clearfield?
67% of private schools in Clearfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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