[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Dauphin County Private Schools (Closed)

Berrysburg Christian Academy

Gr: 4-11 | 8 students

Brethren

4306 State Route 25

Elizabethville, PA 17023

(717) 362-3119

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Emmanuel Wesleyan Academy

Gr: PK-12 | 28 students

Methodist

6297 Lykens Valley Road

Gratz, PA 17030

(717) 365-3040

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First Discoveries At Bright Horizons

Gr: K | 9 students

Montessori School

400 Centerview Dr

Hershey, PA 17033

(717) 531-5484

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Jonestown Road KinderCare

Gr: NS-PK | 10 students

Daycare / Preschool

6006 Jonestown Rd.

Harrisburg, PA 17112

(717) 652-4348

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Mtn View Christian School

Gr: K-12

Christian

34 Sipe Avenue

Hummelstown, PA 17036

(717) 534-2929

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Prince Of Peace School

Gr: K-9 | 156 students

Catholic

245 Reynders St

Harrisburg, PA 17113

(717) 939-6357

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Town&country Day School Inc

Gr: PK-8 | 83 students

Specialized Curriculum

2910 Brisban Street

Harrisburg, PA 17111

(717) 564-5820

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

714 Teachers

24,061 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	12:1	11:1	11:1
2024	12:1	12:1	11:1
2023	13:1	12:1	11:1
2022	12:1	12:1	11:1
2021	12:1	12:1	11:1
2020	12:1	12:1	12:1
2019	12:1	12:1	12:1
2018	12:1	12:1	12:1
2017	11:1	12:1	12:1
2016	12:1	12:1	12:1
2015	11:1	12:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

41%

54%

Average Class Size

18 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2018-2025)
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	17	15	15
2024	16	15	15
2023	15	15	15
2022	14	15	15
2021	14	14	15
2020	14	14	15
2019	14	14	15
2018	14	14	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

9 courses

12 courses

Average SAT score

1350

(Out of 1600)

1233

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,969

$13,229

Average Summer Program Cost

$150

$1,772

Average % on Financial Aid

68%

46%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	69%	45%	34%
2024	69%	44%	34%
2023	63%	44%	34%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,616

$6,689

Average Acceptance Rate

82%

85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69

0.60

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	0.69	0.60	0.65
2024	0.69	0.59	0.65
2023	0.68	0.59	0.65
2022	0.63	0.59	0.64
2021	0.63	0.59	0.64
2020	0.62	0.58	0.64
2019	0.64	0.57	0.63
2018	0.63	0.57	0.63
2017	0.64	0.54	0.61
2016	0.64	0.54	0.61
2015	0.65	0.54	0.61

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# American Indian Students

14 Students

349 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

220 Students

9,350 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	4%	5%
2024	3%	3%	5%
2023	3%	4%	5%
2022	2%	4%	4%
2021	3%	4%	4%
2020	3%	3%	4%
2019	3%	3%	4%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	3%	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

759 Students

12,723 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	9%	5%	9%
2024	9%	5%	9%
2023	9%	4%	9%
2022	8%	4%	8%
2021	8%	4%	9%
2020	8%	4%	9%
2019	8%	4%	8%
2018	8%	4%	8%
2017	7%	3%	8%
2016	7%	3%	8%
2015	8%	4%	8%

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# Black Students

1,330 Students

27,067 Students

% Black Students

16%

10%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	16%	10%	7%
2024	16%	10%	7%
2023	15%	10%	8%
2022	16%	10%	7%
2021	16%	10%	7%
2020	16%	10%	8%
2019	17%	10%	7%
2018	17%	10%	7%
2017	15%	9%	7%
2016	15%	9%	7%
2015	17%	9%	8%

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# White Students

3,860 Students

159,407 Students

% White Students

47%

58%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	46%	58%	52%
2024	46%	59%	52%
2023	49%	59%	52%
2022	56%	60%	54%
2021	56%	60%	54%
2020	57%	61%	54%
2019	55%	61%	56%
2018	55%	61%	56%
2017	54%	64%	58%
2016	54%	64%	58%
2015	53%	64%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

13 Students

253 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

2,065 Students

65,189 Students

% of Others Students

25%

24%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	26%	23%	26%
2024	26%	23%	26%
2023	24%	23%	25%
2022	18%	22%	25%
2021	17%	22%	25%
2020	16%	22%	24%
2019	17%	22%	24%
2018	17%	21%	23%
2017	21%	21%	22%
2016	21%	21%	22%
2015	19%	20%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

13 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

6 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dauphin County, PA?

The private schools in Dauphin County, PA include Covenant Christian Academy, St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School, and Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School.

How many private schools are located in Dauphin County?

51 private schools are located in Dauphin County.

How much do private schools cost in Dauphin County?

The average tuition cost is $7,969, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,229.

How diverse are private schools in Dauphin County?

Dauphin County private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.

What percentage of students in Dauphin County go to private school?

11% of all K-12 students in Dauphin County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dauphin County?

56% of private schools in Dauphin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Dauphin County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Dauphin County include: Goddard School vs. Kindercare Learning Center, Kindercare Learning Center vs. Goddard School, Northern Dauphin Christian School vs. Harrisburg Christian School

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