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Clifton Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 624 students in Clifton Heights, PA, 34% of all K-12 students in Clifton Heights, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Clifton Heights Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Alternative School
4 Rockbourne Rd
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(215) 933-2880
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Clifton Heights, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
624
Students
+62.9% (+241 students) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-28.0% (-7 students) 10-yr
34%
Students of Color
+183.3% (+22.0 pp) 10-yr
25:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+56.3% (+9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clifton Heights)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,238 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearClifton Heights, PA Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20196
20186
20175
20163
20154
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# Students
624 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025104126179
202498117172
2023120123174
2022105150185
2021105147180
2020105131171
2019130138175
2018130136172
2017129152180
2016115151178
201596146167
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% Students of Color
34%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202534%27%34%
202438%27%34%
202330%26%33%
202227%26%33%
202127%25%32%
202027%25%32%
201917%25%31%
201817%25%31%
201717%25%32%
201616%25%32%
201512%25%32%
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0.65
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.650.600.65
20240.670.590.65
20230.650.590.65
20220.640.590.64
20210.640.590.64
20200.640.580.64
20190.600.570.63
20180.600.570.63
20170.490.540.61
20160.530.540.61
20150.530.540.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20254%4%5%
20244%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%4%4%
20172%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
109 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
17%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202517%10%7%
202421%10%7%
202316%10%8%
202216%10%7%
202116%10%7%
202016%10%8%
20199%10%7%
20189%10%7%
20177%9%7%
20166%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
309 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
50%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202550%58%52%
202447%59%52%
202346%59%52%
202251%60%54%
202151%60%54%
202051%61%54%
201951%61%56%
201851%61%56%
201768%64%58%
201661%64%58%
201560%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
174 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
28%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202528%23%26%
202427%23%26%
202335%23%25%
202229%22%25%
202129%22%25%
202029%22%24%
201937%22%24%
201837%21%23%
201721%21%22%
201631%21%22%
201532%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202525:111:111:1
202421:112:111:1
202325:112:111:1
202220:112:111:1
202120:112:111:1
202020:112:112:1
201927:112:112:1
201827:112:112:1
201724:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202547%53%55%
202447%53%54%
202347%52%54%
202247%52%54%
202147%51%54%
202047%51%54%
201964%51%53%
201864%51%53%
201764%51%53%
201664%51%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025181515
2024181515
2023181515
2022181515
2021181415
2020181415
2019251415
2018251415
2017251415
2016251415
2015251415
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Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202560%45%34%
202460%44%34%
202360%44%34%
202260%43%33%
202160%43%33%
202060%42%32%
201960%40%31%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearClifton Heights, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202599%81%81%
202499%87%85%
202399%86%85%
202299%86%85%
202199%86%85%
202099%86%85%
201999%86%85%
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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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