For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 226 students in Denver, PA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,522 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Denver, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Denver, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
Private Schools in Denver, PA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gehmans Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
650 Gehman School Road
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 484-4222
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 484-4222
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Muddy Creek Christian School
(Mennonite)
988 Beam Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8529
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8529
Gr: 1-10 | 45 students
Denver, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chestnut Hill School (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Mennonite)
708 Chestnut Hill Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(917) 945-5532
Denver, PA 17517
(917) 945-5532
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Denver, PA?
2 private schools are located in Denver, PA.
What percentage of students in Denver go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Denver are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Denver?
100% of private schools in Denver are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).
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