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Best Elk County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 641 students in Elk County, PA.
100% of private elementary schools in Elk County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Elk County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 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
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearElk County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
641 Students
206,218 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025160139199
2024160126192
2023159132193
2022171175205
2021171171201
2020162144188
2019178153193
2018178151190
2017187174199
2016187174196
2015203164183
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% Average Students of Color
2%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20252%26%33%
20242%26%32%
20231%25%32%
20221%25%32%
20211%24%31%
20201%24%31%
20191%24%31%
20181%24%30%
20172%24%31%
20162%24%31%
20151%25%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
19,011 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202515:111:111:1
202415:111:111:1
202316:111:111:1
202216:111:111:1
202116:112:111:1
202015:112:111:1
201916:112:111:1
201816:112:111:1
201717:112:111:1
201617:112:112:1
201518:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,900
$13,047

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.420.570.64
20240.420.560.64
20230.460.560.63
20220.470.560.62
20210.470.550.62
20200.460.540.62
20190.440.530.61
20180.440.530.60
20170.440.510.59
20160.440.510.59
20150.450.510.58
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
195 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,145 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
20,869 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
457 Students
129,100 Students
% White Students
71%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202572%62%55%
202472%63%55%
202366%63%55%
202264%64%57%
202164%64%57%
202066%65%58%
201969%66%59%
201869%66%59%
201769%68%61%
201669%68%61%
201568%68%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
39,929 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElk County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202528%19%22%
202428%18%22%
202334%18%22%
202236%16%22%
202136%16%20%
202034%17%19%
201930%16%20%
201830%16%20%
201730%16%19%
201630%16%18%
201531%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Elk County, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Elk County, PA include St. Marys Catholic Elementary School and St. Marys Catholic Middle School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Elk County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Elk County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Elk County?
100% of private elementary schools in Elk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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