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Best Clifton Heights Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 624 students in Clifton Heights, PA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,205 public students). 34% of all K-12 students in Clifton Heights, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Clifton Heights, PA is Our Lady Of Fatima School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Clifton Heights, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Clifton Heights Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
(1)
10 Fatima Dr
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 586-7539
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
The Nicholas School
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Daycare / Preschool
(2)
31 N Diamond St
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 623-2530
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ridley Area Ymca-childcare
Daycare / Preschool
900 South Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 544-2019
Gr: K | 38 students
St. Eugene Elementary School
(Catholic)
110 S Oak Avenue
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 622-2909
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Mark's Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
436 N Oak Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 626-6837
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Tiny Miracles Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
101 S Oak Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 394-0394
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania

Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4 Rockbourne Rd
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(215) 933-2880
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students

Overview

This Town (Clifton Heights)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
624 Students
273,754 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,025 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
60%
45%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
109 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
17%
10%
# White Students
309 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
50%
58%
# 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
174 Students
64,737 Students
% of Others Students
28%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clifton Heights, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Clifton Heights, PA is Our Lady Of Fatima School.
How many private schools are located in Clifton Heights?
6 private schools are located in Clifton Heights.
How diverse are private schools in Clifton Heights?
Clifton Heights private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Clifton Heights go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in Clifton Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clifton Heights?
50% of private schools in Clifton Heights are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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