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Forest County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 98 students in Forest County, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 968 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Forest County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Forest County (2026-27)

Map of Abraxas I Arlene Lissner High School
Abraxas I Arlene Lissner High School
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students
Alternative School
N Forest Rd
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 752-6615
(2)
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Map of Alexander Amish School
Alexander Amish School
Gr: 1-7 | 18 students
Amish
193 Farm Ln
Tionesta, PA 16353
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Map of Lighthouse Island Academy
Lighthouse Island Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
1 Lighthouse Is
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-2422
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Forest County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Forest County Christian Academy
Forest County Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Christian
Hc 3 Box 122
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-5164
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
98 Students
273,324 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
16%
10%
# White Students
68 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
67%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
7 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
7%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Forest County, PA?
3 private schools are located in Forest County, PA.
What percentage of students in Forest County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Forest County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forest County?
33% of private schools in Forest County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

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