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Hanover Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 577 students in Hanover, PA, 8% of all K-12 students in Hanover, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
83% of private schools in Hanover, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 577
  • Average Tuition: $4,133
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Hanover, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 577
  • Average Tuition: $4,133
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Hanover, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Hanover Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: NS-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5125 Grandview Road
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-0118
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Map of Hope Christian School Of Hanover
Hope Christian School Of Hanover
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Baptist
6450 Hope Way
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-1479
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Map of Magic Years Child Care And Learning
Magic Years Child Care And Learning
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
500 Boundary Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-1111
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Map of Missionary Bible Baptist Academy
Missionary Bible Baptist Academy
Gr: 12 | 6 students
Baptist
920 Beck Mill Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-3590
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St. Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic School (Conewago Campus) Photo
St. Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic School (Conewago Campus)
Gr: NS-3 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
55 Basilica Drive
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-8715
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Map of The Shepherd's Fold
The Shepherd's Fold
Gr: NS | 14 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
603 Wilson Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-2676
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Hanover, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hanover Christian Academy
Hanover Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
927 Broadway
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-8626
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Hanover, PA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
577
Students
$4,133
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hanover)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
577 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
10%
27%
0.54
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
9 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
337 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
58%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
206 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
36%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,133
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$6,689
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hanover, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Hanover, PA is St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Hanover?
6 private schools are located in Hanover.
How diverse are private schools in Hanover?
Hanover private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Hanover go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hanover are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hanover?
83% of private schools in Hanover are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Hanover are often viewed compared to one another?

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