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Best Franklin County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 2,801 students in Franklin County, PA (there are 38 public schools, serving 19,076 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Franklin County, PA include Cumberland Valley Christian School, Shalom Christian Academy, and Mercersburg Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
78% of private schools in Franklin County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Cumberland Valley Christian School
Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.
(Christian)
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy Photo
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shalom Christian Academy
Shalom Christian Academy Photo - Shalom Christian Academy's mission statement is "to prepare each student for a life of consequence in the world for the kingdom of God."
(2)
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Gr: PK-12 | 648 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
All-boys | Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 6
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7440
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Abraxas Youth Center
Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 3
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-3066
Gr: 8-12 | 42 students
Antrim Mennonite School
(Methodist)
414 Zarger Rd
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 360-5483
Gr: 1-10 | 28 students
Calvary Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
559 Overcash Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 360-2231
Gr: 1-10 | 37 students
City Light School
(Christian)
127 Cumberland Valley Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 387-8070
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Concocheague Creek Amish School
(Amish)
18188 Stonebridge Rd
Spring Run, PA 17262
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Emmanuel Christian School
(Mennonite)
2643 Apple Way
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 369-4550
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Living Word Academy
(Christian)
13722 Monterey Ln
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
(717) 794-5561
Gr: PK-9 | 10 students
Maple Grove Amish School
(Amish)
20440 Path Valley Road
Dry Run, PA 17220
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Mcclays Mill Amish School
(Amish)
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Meadow Brook Amish School
(Amish)
17014 Path Valley Rd.
Spring Run, PA 17262
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg
Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg Photo - Explore New Worlds.
Montessori School
(3)
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Noahs Ark Christian Child Care Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 S Church St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Path Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
22279 Back Rd
Doylesburg, PA 17219
(717) 349-7878
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Portico River Brethren School
(Brethren)
5501 Fort Mccord Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-1576
Gr: 1-10 | 46 students
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
213 E Main St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-3221
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Tuition listed
Shady Grove Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1442 Buchanan Trl E
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-0843
Gr: 1-10 | 141 students
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Visionquest South Mountain Lodge
All-boys
Po Box 395
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
22240 Path Valley Road
Doylesburg, PA 17219
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
5992 Rowe Run Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-4924
Gr: 1-10 | 45 students
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 251-4080
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students
12583 Lurgan Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
Gr: 2-8 | 17 students
20447 Path Valley Rd
Dry Run, PA 17220
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
7760 Burkholder Rd
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-6310
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Franklin County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
27 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,801 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
233 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1283
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,013
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$422 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
13 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
131 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
2,064 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
73%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
519 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
18%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Franklin County, PA include Cumberland Valley Christian School, Shalom Christian Academy, and Mercersburg Academy.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
26 private schools are located in Franklin County.
How diverse are private schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
78% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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