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Best Forest County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Forest County (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearForest County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20212
20202
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
98 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202533126179
202433117172
202350123174
202267150185
202167147180
202067131171
2019106138175
2018106136172
2017160152180
2016160151178
2015160146167
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% Average Students of Color
33%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202533%27%34%
202433%27%34%
202338%26%33%
202249%26%33%
202149%25%32%
202049%25%32%
201941%25%31%
201841%25%31%
201769%25%32%
201669%25%32%
201569%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254:111:111:1
20244:112:111:1
20235:112:111:1
20224:112:111:1
20214:112:111:1
20204:112:112:1
20194:112:112:1
20184:112:112:1
20176:112:112:1
20166:112:112:1
20156:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.600.65
20240.520.590.65
20230.520.590.65
20220.600.590.64
20210.600.590.64
20200.600.580.64
20190.530.570.63
20180.530.570.63
20170.620.540.61
20160.620.540.61
20150.620.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202510%5%9%
202410%5%9%
20237%4%9%
202211%4%8%
202111%4%9%
202011%4%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
201719%3%8%
201619%3%8%
201519%4%8%
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# Black Students
17 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
16%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202517%10%7%
202417%10%7%
202323%10%8%
202237%10%7%
202137%10%7%
202037%10%8%
201936%10%7%
201836%10%7%
201750%9%7%
201650%9%7%
201550%9%8%
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# White Students
68 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
67%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202567%58%52%
202467%59%52%
202365%59%52%
202251%60%54%
202151%60%54%
202051%61%54%
201959%61%56%
201859%61%56%
201731%64%58%
201631%64%58%
201531%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
7 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
7%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearForest County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20256%23%26%
20246%23%26%
20235%23%25%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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