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Columbia County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 667 students in Columbia County, PA (there are 21 public schools, serving 8,900 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Columbia County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Columbia County Christian School
Columbia County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
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Map of New Story School
New Story School
Gr: K-12 | 213 students
Special Education School
218 W 6th St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-5002
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Map of Bloomsburg Christian School
Bloomsburg Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3300 Ridge Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7661
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Greenwood Friends School Photo
Greenwood Friends School
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Friends
1509 St Rt 254
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5532
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Map of Holy Family Consolidated School
Holy Family Consolidated School
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students
Catholic
728 Washington St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-2021
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Columbia County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bald Hill School
Bald Hill School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
36 Bald Hill Rd
Millville, PA 17846
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Map of County Line Parochial School
County Line Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
50b Crawford Rd
Danville, PA 17821
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Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students
Baptist
1112 Butternut St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-2951
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Map of St. Columba Catholic School
St. Columba Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
40 E 3rd St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-5932
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
667 Students
273,229 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
24,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,325
$13,234
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,640
$6,693
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
39 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
505 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
119 Students
65,202 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, PA include Columbia County Christian School and New Story School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
5 private schools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
80% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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