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Emmaus Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 341 students in Emmaus, PA, 8% of all K-12 students in Emmaus, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
40% of private schools in Emmaus, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Emmaus Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Ann Continuation School
St. Ann Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Catholic
435 S 6th St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-9220
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Map of Active Learning Center
Active Learning Center
Gr: K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
544 Jubilee St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 966-2234
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Emmaus Baptist Academy Photo
Emmaus Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
4702 Colebrook Avenue
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-4790
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Map of Hildebrandt Learning Center
Hildebrandt Learning Center
Gr: K | 12 students
Alternative School
420 S 10th St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(484) 232-7443
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Map of Premier Early Learning Center
Premier Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
3853 Allen Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 967-9767
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Emmaus, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Discovery Preschool
Discovery Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
225 North St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 967-1441
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Emmaus, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
341
Students
-34.3% (-178 students) 10-yr
$3,810
Avg. Tuition
+27.0% (+$810) 10-yr
4
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
-62.5% (-10.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.8% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Emmaus)
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEmmaus, PA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20224
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
341 Students
273,740 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202568126179
202468117172
202370123174
2022108150185
202193147180
202091131171
201987138175
201889136172
2017103152180
2016102151178
2015104146167
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% Students of Color
6%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20256%27%34%
20246%27%34%
20236%26%33%
202215%26%33%
202117%25%32%
202017%25%32%
201917%25%31%
201817%25%31%
201716%25%32%
201616%25%32%
201516%25%32%
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0.28
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.280.600.65
20240.280.590.65
20230.350.590.65
20220.510.590.64
20210.530.590.64
20200.530.580.64
20190.480.570.63
20180.480.570.63
20170.540.540.61
20160.540.540.61
20150.540.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%4%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20226%4%8%
20217%4%9%
20207%4%9%
20197%4%8%
20187%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
305 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
84%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202584%58%52%
202484%59%52%
202379%59%52%
202266%60%54%
202164%60%54%
202064%61%54%
201969%61%56%
201869%61%56%
201759%64%58%
201659%64%58%
201559%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
42 Students
65,057 Students
% of Others Students
12%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202512%23%26%
202412%23%26%
202317%23%25%
202224%22%25%
202126%22%25%
202026%22%24%
201921%22%24%
201821%21%23%
201734%21%22%
201634%21%22%
201534%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202516:111:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202317:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:112:111:1
202018:112:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201718:112:112:1
201618:112:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202575%53%55%
202475%53%54%
202375%52%54%
202275%52%54%
202175%51%54%
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Average Class Size
4 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541515
202441515
202341515
202241515
202141415
202041415
201941415
201841415
201741415
201641415
201541415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,810
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEmmaus, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$3,810$14,956$15,012
2024$3,000$12,587$13,254
2023$3,000$12,103$12,626
2022$3,000$11,906$12,187
2021$3,000$11,950$11,800
2020$3,000$11,607$11,512
2019$3,000$11,350$11,293
2018$3,000$11,328$11,017
2017$3,000$11,058$10,708
2016$3,000$10,235$10,356
2015$3,000$9,938$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Emmaus, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Emmaus, PA is St. Ann Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Emmaus?
5 private schools are located in Emmaus.
How diverse are private schools in Emmaus?
Emmaus private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Emmaus go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Emmaus are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Emmaus?
40% of private schools in Emmaus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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