Top 3 Best Cumberland County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 private preschools serving 2,296 students in Cumberland County, PA.
The top ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, PA include Saint Patrick School, Harrisburg Academy and Dickinson College Children's Center.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
28% of private preschools in Cumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Islamic).

Top Ranked Cumberland County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Dickinson College Children's Center
Dickinson College Children's Center Photo - Morning Meeting Time includes: word wall, daily schedule, calendar, days of school counting chart, and weather chart. Technology also offered throughout the day.
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Grades: PK-K
| 15 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
Saint Patrick School
Saint Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
21st Street KinderCare
21st Street KinderCare Photo - 21st Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
457 N. 21st St.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-4404
Grades: NS-PK
| 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
Brookside Montessori School
Montessori School
3708 Rosemont Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-9517
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Building Blockz Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1871 Center St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-1471
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Camp Hill KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3715 Kohler Place
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-4934
Grades: NS-PK
| 45 students
Camp Hill KinderCare
Camp Hill KinderCare Photo - Come join our Family at Camp Hill KinderCare!
Daycare / Preschool
3715 Kohler Pl
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-4934
Grades: NS-PK
| 69 students
Carlisle Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
Grades: PK-K
| 104 students
Carlisle KinderCare
Carlisle KinderCare Photo - Carlisle KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
The Childrens Garden Of St. Johns Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
44 W Main St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-1095
Grades: PK-K
| 174 students
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 110 students
East Pennsboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
730 Wertzville Rd.
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
Grades: NS-PK
| 4 students
East Pennsboro KinderCare
East Pennsboro KinderCare Photo - East Pennsboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
730 Wertzville Rd
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
Grades: NS-PK
| 83 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7680
Grades: NS-K
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4955 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3070
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
Grace Way Children Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4205 Carlisle Pike
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-2220
Grades: PK-K
| 56 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
Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township
Daycare / Preschool
188 Woods Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-0111
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Mechanicsburg KinderCare
Mechanicsburg KinderCare Photo - Mechanicsburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Grades: NS-PK
| 137 students
Mechanicsburg Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Grades: K
| 13 students
Oakwood Baptist Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
(1)
4315 Chestnut Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7308
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Tender Years
Daycare / Preschool
203 House Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7113
Grades: PK-K
| 114 students
Tender Years - Mechanicsburg
Daycare / Preschool
201 Bryant St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 590-5070
Grades: PK-K
| 55 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 preschools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, PA include Saint Patrick School, Harrisburg Academy and Dickinson College Children's Center.
How many private preschools are located in Cumberland County, PA?
25 private preschools are located in Cumberland County, PA.
How diverse are private preschools in Cumberland County, PA?
Cumberland County, PA private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County, PA?
28% of private preschools in Cumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Islamic).

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