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Top 3 Best Franklin County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 private schools serving 2,949 students in Franklin County, PA (there are 38 public schools, serving 19,226 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, PA include Mercersburg Academy, Corpus Christi School, and Cumberland Valley Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
81% of private schools in Franklin County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
305 N 2nd St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-5036
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 473 students
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy Photo
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
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."
(Brethren)
(2)
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Grades: PK-12
| 543 students
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
All-boys | Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 6
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7440
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Abraxas Youth Center
Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 3
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-3066
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Antrim Mennonite School
(Methodist)
414 Zarger Rd
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 360-5483
Grades: 1-10
| 28 students
Calvary Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
559 Overcash Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 360-2231
Grades: 1-10
| 37 students
City Light School
(Christian)
127 Cumberland Valley Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 387-8070
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
Concocheague Creek Amish School
(Amish)
18188 Stonebridge Rd
Spring Run, PA 17262
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
Culbertson Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
5992 Rowe Run Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-4924
Grades: 1-10
| 45 students
Emmanuel Christian School
(Mennonite)
2643 Apple Way
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 369-4550
Grades: 1-9
| 25 students
Global Vision Christian School
(Christian)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 251-4080
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Living Word Academy
(Christian)
13722 Monterey Ln
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
(717) 794-5561
Grades: PK-9
| 10 students
Maple Grove Amish School
(Amish)
20440 Path Valley Road
Dry Run, PA 17220
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
Mcclays Mill Amish School
(Amish)
8212 Oakdale Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 423-5358
Grades: 1-8
| 28 students
Meadow Brook Amish School
(Amish)
17014 Path Valley Rd.
Spring Run, PA 17262
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg
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Montessori School
(3)
875 Ragged Edge Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1110
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Noahs Ark Christian Child Care Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 S Church St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Oak Hill School
(Brethren)
7760 Burkholder Rd
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-6310
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
Path Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
22279 Back Rd
Doylesburg, PA 17219
(717) 349-7878
Grades: 2-12
| 13 students
Portico River Brethren School
(Brethren)
5501 Fort Mccord Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-1576
Grades: 1-10
| 46 students
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Grades: K-10
| 12 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
213 E Main St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-3221
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Shady Grove Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1442 Buchanan Trl E
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-0843
Grades: 1-10
| 141 students
Stoney Creek School
(Mennonite)
10894 Weaver Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
(717) 530-1012
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Tunnel Run School
(Amish)
224 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 423-0053
Grades: 1-8
| 25 students
Visionquest South Mountain Lodge
All-boys
Po Box 395
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Franklin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
22240 Path Valley Road
Doylesburg, PA 17219
Grades: 1-8
| 22 students
12583 Lurgan Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
20447 Path Valley Rd
Dry Run, PA 17220
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, PA include Mercersburg Academy, Corpus Christi School, and Cumberland Valley Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
29 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 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
81% 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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