Top 3 Best Cumberland County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 private elementary schools serving 3,068 students in Cumberland County, PA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA include Harrisburg Academy, West Shore Christian Academy and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
77% of private elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Amish).

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Harrisburg Academy
Harrisburg Academy Photo - Upper School Students take a moment to discuss the period's lecture.
(6)
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Grades: NS-12
| 356 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
420 E Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 657-4804
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Saint Patrick School
Saint Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
West Shore Christian Academy
West Shore Christian Academy Photo - Great Teachers
(Christian)
(5)
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Grades: K-12
| 554 students
Al-huda School PA
Al-huda School PA Photo - Al-Huda School 2021-22
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Anchor Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
744 Pinola Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-2266
Grades: 1-12
| 82 students
Berean Christian School
(Mennonite)
1777 Walnut Bottom Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 713-0464
Grades: 1-8
| 9 students
Carlisle Christian Academy
Carlisle Christian Academy Photo - K-12 the average class size is 10. Great small school environment!
(Christian)
(4)
1412 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-5692
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Chestnut Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
797 Walnut Bottom Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-5400
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
Chestnut Grove School (parochial)
(Mennonite)
120 Chestnut Grove Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-9514
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 110 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
54 S Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-8540
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Covered Bridge Amish School
(Amish)
961 Ridge Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Grades: 1-8
| 23 students
Green Spring Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
868 Greenspring Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-3922
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Helicopter visit on our soccer field
(Baptist)
(5)
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Hickory Lane School
(Amish)
909 Roxbury Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-6685
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Meadow Run School
(Amish)
20 Quigley Road
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-9934
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
Merakey
Special Education School
898 Waggoners Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-4525
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Middle Run School
(Mennonite)
350 Peiper Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-5744
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Mountain View School
(Amish)
1489 N. Harmond Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 423-5600
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Mowersville Christian Academy
(Brethren)
14924 W Creek Rd
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 432-6020
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
457 Mount Rock Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1261
Grades: 1-8
| 22 students
Oak Grove Parochial School
(Mennonite)
100 Gephart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-4943
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
River Rock Academy Newville Campus
Alternative School
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 208-3349
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
River Rock Academy-carlisle
Alternative School
(1)
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 208-3349
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Shady Lane Amish School
(Amish)
30 Horn Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 776-4902
Grades: 1-8
| 33 students
South Mountain Parochial School
(Mennonite)
319 Mountain View Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-0558
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
Sunny Slope School
(Mennonite)
373 Stonehouse Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 218-8084
Grades: 1-8
| 39 students
Sunset Parochial School
(Amish)
Cumberland Highway
Newburg, PA 17240
(717) 262-8488
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
Grades: 5-12
| 109 students
Yellow Breeches Educational Center
Special Education School
15 Oak Park Ave
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-0539
Grades: K-10
| 38 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Cumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
823 Lisburn Rd
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 241-6700
Grades: 1-8
| 34 students
4735 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-6142
Grades: 5-9
| 10 students
3400 Market St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7261
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
11 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
297 Goodhart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1319
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
535 Shippensburg Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-7987
Grades: 2-9
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA include Harrisburg Academy, West Shore Christian Academy and St. Joseph School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Cumberland County, PA?
31 private elementary schools are located in Cumberland County, PA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA?
Cumberland County, PA private elementary schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County, PA?
77% of private elementary schools in Cumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Amish).

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