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Clearfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 337 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 86%.
67% of private schools in Clearfield, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clearfield Private Schools (2026-27)

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 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | 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

3
Private Schools
337
Students
$4,328
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clearfield)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
337 Students
273,337 Students
% Students of Color
13%
27%
0.30
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
389 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
83%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,328
$13,234
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
47%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%
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 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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