Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo - Little Cardinals Preschool! Our preschool prepares children for school! We have two and three day morning classes, a five day afternoon class and a five day all day Kindergarten Prep class. Two, three and five day classes may visit our gym, Library and technology rooms. Kindergarten Prep students enjoy 'pull-out' programs in gym, art, music, technology and Library.

Best Clearfield County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,021 students in Clearfield County, PA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Clearfield County, PA include St. Francis School, Dubois Area Catholic High School, and Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private preschools in Clearfield County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Clearfield County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
210 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(813) 371-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Tuition listed
Dubois Area Catholic High School
Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo - Little Cardinals Preschool! Our preschool prepares children for school! We have two and three day morning classes, a five day afternoon class and a five day all day Kindergarten Prep class. Two, three and five day classes may visit our gym, Library and technology rooms. Kindergarten Prep students enjoy 'pull-out' programs in gym, art, music, technology and Library.
(Catholic)
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis School
(Catholic)
230 S 2nd St
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-2618
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Du Bois Christian Schools
(Baptist)
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Clearfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Story (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2075 Highview Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 205-2300
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
113 Ross Road C/o Laura Miller
Curwensville, PA 16833
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students

Overview

This County (Clearfield County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,021 Students
176,605 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
62 Teachers
13,951 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1147
(Out of 1600)
1232

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,792
$12,883
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
41%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
5,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
7 Students
14,743 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
821 Students
90,413 Students
% White Students
80%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
159 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
175 Students
56,499 Students
% of Others Students
17%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Clearfield County, PA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Clearfield County, PA include St. Francis School, Dubois Area Catholic High School, and Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School.
How many private preschools are located in Clearfield County?
4 private preschools are located in Clearfield County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Clearfield County?
100% of private preschools in Clearfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Clearfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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