Best Fayette County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,394 students in Fayette County, PA (there are 40 public schools, serving 16,775 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
77% of private schools in Fayette County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,394
  • Average Tuition: $4,654
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Fayette County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,394
  • Average Tuition: $4,654
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Fayette County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Fayette County Private Schools (2026)

Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Map of Conn Area Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
613 E Crawford Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-5090
Map of Mount Moriah Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
30 Church St
Smithfield, PA 15478
(724) 569-4890
Map of St. John The Evangelist Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
52 Jefferson St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-8598
Map of St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Ag Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-4 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
199 Edison Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-6116
Map of Bible Baptist Academy
Gr: K-8 | 4 students
Baptist
1 Evergreen Ter
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-0464
Map of Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
115 Downer Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-1090
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Map of Geibel Catholic Junior-senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students
Catholic
611 E Crawford Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-5600
Map of Highlands Hospital Regional Center For Autism
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
323 Breakneck Rd
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 603-3360
Map of New Directions
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
125 Chaffee St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 434-5437
Map of Small Creations
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1590 Ridge Road
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-3670
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Adelphoi Education At Albert Gallatin
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
25 S Main St
Fairchance, PA 15436
(724) 564-2860
Map of All Saints Regional School
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Catholic
100 S Washington St
Masontown, PA 15461
(724) 583-2141
Map of Holy Rosary School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
Box 797 5 Abigale St
Republic, PA 15475
(724) 246-9083
Map of St. Mary (nativity) School
Gr: K-9 | 151 students
Catholic
17 Gilmore St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-8471

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
13 Schools
# Students
1,394 Students
273,732 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
124 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1231

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,654
$14,954
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,887
$6,209
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$59.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
28 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,059 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# 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
313 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fayette County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Fayette County, PA include Mount Moriah Christian School, St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School, and Conn Area Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Fayette County?
12 private schools are located in Fayette County.
How diverse are private schools in Fayette County?
Fayette County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
77% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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