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Elizabethtown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 670 students in Elizabethtown, PA, 16% of all K-12 students in Elizabethtown, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Elizabethtown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elizabethtown Private Schools (2026-27)

Mount Calvary Christian School Photo
Mount Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
629 Holly Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1649
(2)
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Map of Bellaire Ridge School
Bellaire Ridge School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Amish
521 Bellaire Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0587
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Map of Kelly School
Kelly School
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Christian
P O Box 69
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 489-2590
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Map of U-gro Learning Centres
U-gro Learning Centres
Gr: K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Shrine Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 287-9080
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Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter Parochial School
St. Peter Parochial School
Gr: PK-5 | 59 students
Catholic
61 E Washington St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1678
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Elizabethtown, PA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
670
Students
$4,994
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elizabethtown)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
670 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
8%
27%
0.32
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
24 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
546 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
82%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
82 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
12%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
54%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,994
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,689
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elizabethtown, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Elizabethtown, PA is Mount Calvary Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Elizabethtown?
4 private schools are located in Elizabethtown.
What percentage of students in Elizabethtown go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Elizabethtown are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elizabethtown?
75% of private schools in Elizabethtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

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