Top 5 Best Erie County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 1,897 students in Erie County, PA.
The top ranked private high schools in Erie County, PA include Bethel Christian School Erie, PA, Erie First Christian Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private high schools in Erie County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Erie County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA
Bethel Christian School Erie, PA Photo - BCS Basketball before a home game
(Baptist)
(7)
1781 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16508
(814) 868-2365
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
Cathedral Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-7737
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Erie First Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
8150 Oliver Rd
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6979
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Grades: 8-12
| 497 students
Villa Maria Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
2403 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-2061
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
5800 Old Zuck Rd
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 833-7933
Grades: 2-12
| 57 students
Harborcreek Youth Services
All-boys | Alternative School
5712 Iroquois Ave
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 806-4109
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
11238 Route 8
Wattsburg, PA 16442
(814) 739-2171
Grades: 4-12
| 13 students
Triumphant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
5651 Perry Hwy
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 464-1554
Grades: 3-9
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Erie County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
229 Rice Avenue
Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-9537
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students
Harbor Creek Christian School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School (Baptist)
4719 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 898-3187
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
1012 E 28th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-7212
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
2910 Sterrettania Road
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-2155
Grades: NS-6
| 104 students
426 Eagle Point Blvd
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 455-1268
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
2501 Plum Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 459-7247
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
606 Raspberry Street
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-2454
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
101 Olin Avenue
Girard, PA 16417
Grades: PK-8
| students
504 E 27th St
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 452-6874
Grades: K-9
| 176 students
2551 W 8th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-5451
Grades: NS-8
| 463 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Erie County, PA?
The top ranked private high schools in Erie County, PA include Bethel Christian School Erie, PA, Erie First Christian Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Erie County, PA?
9 private high schools are located in Erie County, PA.
How diverse are private high schools in Erie County, PA?
Erie County, PA private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Erie County, PA?
78% of private high schools in Erie County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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