Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo

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 in Fayette County, PA 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).

Top-Ranked Fayette County Private Schools (2026)

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

Fayette County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
25 S Main St
Fairchance, PA 15436
(724) 564-2860
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
100 S Washington St
Masontown, PA 15461
(724) 583-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Box 797 5 Abigale St
Republic, PA 15475
(724) 246-9083
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
17 Gilmore St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-8471
Gr: K-9 | 151 students

Overview

This County (Fayette County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,394 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
124 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,654
$14,817
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$1,785
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,887
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
28 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,059 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
254 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
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
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?
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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