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Adams County Christian Academy Top 19 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (PA)
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School

Gettysburg Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 385 students in Gettysburg, PA, 11% of all K-12 students in Gettysburg, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Gettysburg, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 385
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 56%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Gettysburg, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 385
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 56%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Gettysburg, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Gettysburg Private Schools (2026-27)

Adams County Christian Academy Photo
Adams County Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
(1)
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
(2)
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Map of Forest Lane Mennonite School
Forest Lane Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 16 students
Mennonite
850 Red Bridge Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 752-0937
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Map of Freedom Christian Schools
Freedom Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
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Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School Photo
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
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Map of Hanover Mennonite School
Hanover Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Mennonite
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
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Gettysburg, PA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
385
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gettysburg)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,232 Schools
# Students
385 Students
272,293 Students
% Students of Color
17%
27%
0.34
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,349 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
12,721 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
7 Students
27,063 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
312 Students
159,355 Students
% White Students
81%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
65,227 Students
% of Others Students
10%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
24,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,650
$6,856
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gettysburg, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Gettysburg, PA include Adams County Christian Academy and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Gettysburg?
6 private schools are located in Gettysburg.
How diverse are private schools in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Gettysburg go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Gettysburg are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gettysburg?
100% of private schools in Gettysburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Gettysburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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