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

Dauphin County Private Elementary 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

632 Teachers

18,959 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

41%

52%

Average Class Size

19 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2018-2025)
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	18	15	16
2024	16	15	15
2023	15	15	15
2022	14	14	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

6 courses

11 courses

Average SAT score

1350

(Out of 1600)

1233

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,594

$12,036

Average Summer Program Cost

$150

$2,315

Average % on Financial Aid

65%

46%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,616

$6,192

Average Acceptance Rate

80%

84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69

0.57

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	0.69	0.57	0.64
2024	0.69	0.56	0.64
2023	0.67	0.56	0.63
2022	0.63	0.56	0.62
2021	0.63	0.55	0.62
2020	0.62	0.54	0.62
2019	0.63	0.53	0.61
2018	0.63	0.53	0.60
2017	0.64	0.51	0.59
2016	0.64	0.51	0.59
2015	0.64	0.51	0.58

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# American Indian Students

7 Students

195 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

174 Students

7,369 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%	4%	5%
2023	3%	5%	5%
2022	2%	4%	5%
2021	3%	4%	5%
2020	3%	3%	5%
2019	2%	4%	4%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	2%	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

660 Students

10,139 Students

% Hispanic Students

10%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	10%	5%	9%
2024	10%	5%	9%
2023	9%	4%	9%
2022	9%	5%	8%
2021	9%	5%	9%
2020	9%	5%	9%
2019	8%	4%	8%
2018	8%	4%	8%
2017	7%	4%	8%
2016	8%	4%	8%
2015	8%	4%	8%

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# Black Students

1,165 Students

20,857 Students

% Black Students

17%

10%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	17%	10%	8%
2024	17%	10%	8%
2023	16%	10%	8%
2022	16%	11%	7%
2021	16%	11%	8%
2020	16%	10%	8%
2019	18%	10%	8%
2018	18%	10%	8%
2017	16%	9%	7%
2016	15%	9%	8%
2015	16%	10%	8%

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# White Students

3,167 Students

128,689 Students

% White Students

48%

62%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	47%	62%	55%
2024	47%	63%	55%
2023	51%	63%	55%
2022	56%	64%	57%
2021	56%	64%	57%
2020	58%	65%	58%
2019	56%	66%	59%
2018	56%	66%	59%
2017	55%	68%	61%
2016	54%	68%	61%
2015	55%	68%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

12 Students

182 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

1,442 Students

39,870 Students

% of Others Students

22%

19%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dauphin County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	23%	19%	22%
2024	23%	18%	22%
2023	21%	18%	22%
2022	17%	16%	22%
2021	16%	16%	20%
2020	14%	17%	19%
2019	16%	16%	20%
2018	15%	16%	20%
2017	20%	16%	19%
2016	20%	16%	18%
2015	18%	15%	18%

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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

13 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How many private elementary schools are located in Dauphin County?

31 private elementary schools are located in Dauphin County.

How much do private elementary schools cost in Dauphin County?

The average tuition cost is $6,594, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,036.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Dauphin County?

Dauphin County private elementary schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.

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

76% of private elementary schools in Dauphin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dauphin County include: Northern Dauphin Christian School vs. Harrisburg Christian School, Hershey Christian Academy vs. Harrisburg Christian School, St. Margaret Mary School vs. St. Catherine Laboure School

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