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 in Forest County, PA 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).

Private Schools in Forest County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abraxas I Arlene Lissner High School
Alternative School
(2)
N Forest Rd
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 752-6615
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students
Alexander Amish School
(Amish)
193 Farm Ln
Tionesta, PA 16353
Gr: 1-7 | 18 students
1 Lighthouse Is
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-2422
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Forest County, Pennsylvania

Forest County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 3 Box 122
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-5164
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students

Overview

This County (Forest County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
98 Students
273,520 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
23,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
17 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
17%
10%
# White Students
68 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
66%
58%
# 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
64,079 Students
% of Others Students
7%
23%
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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