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Best Elk County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 820 students in Elk County, PA (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,164 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Elk County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Elk County Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
114 Queens Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-4169
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Map of St. Marys Catholic Middle School
St. Marys Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
325 Church St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2665
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Map of Elk County Catholic High School
Elk County Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
600 Maurus St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7800
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Map of St. Boniface School
St. Boniface School
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Catholic
359 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
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Map of St. Leo Continuation School
St. Leo Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
125 Depot Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearElk County Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
820 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025164126179
2024164117172
2023165123174
2022178150185
2021178147180
2020169131171
2019183138175
2018183136172
2017201152180
2016201151178
2015217146167
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% Average Students of Color
3%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20253%27%34%
20243%27%34%
20232%26%33%
20222%26%33%
20212%25%32%
20202%25%32%
20191%25%31%
20181%25%31%
20172%25%32%
20162%25%32%
20151%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,950
$14,954

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.370.600.65
20240.370.590.65
20230.410.590.65
20220.420.590.64
20210.420.590.64
20200.420.580.64
20190.380.570.63
20180.380.570.63
20170.370.540.61
20160.370.540.61
20150.370.540.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20202%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
630 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
77%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202578%58%52%
202478%59%52%
202373%59%52%
202271%60%54%
202171%60%54%
202071%61%54%
201975%61%56%
201875%61%56%
201776%64%58%
201676%64%58%
201576%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
176 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202522%23%26%
202422%23%26%
202327%23%25%
202228%22%25%
202128%22%25%
202027%22%24%
201924%22%24%
201824%21%23%
201724%21%22%
201624%21%22%
201524%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elk County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Elk County, PA include St. Marys Catholic Elementary School and St. Marys Catholic Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Elk County?
5 private schools are located in Elk County.
How diverse are private schools in Elk County?
Elk County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Elk County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Elk County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elk County?
100% of private schools in Elk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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