Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Students are taught cursive beginning in Kindergarten. While this skill is seldom taught in many contemporary schools, our families love to see the beautiful scripts that their Grammar School students develop.

Best Harrisburg Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 private schools serving 4,915 students in Harrisburg, PA (there are 44 public schools, serving 54,881 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Harrisburg, PA include Bishop Mcdevitt High School, Covenant Christian Academy, and Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $9,836, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,956.
51% of private schools in Harrisburg, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Harrisburg Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Mcdevitt High School
(Catholic)
1 Crusader Way
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 236-7973
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Students are taught cursive beginning in Kindergarten. While this skill is seldom taught in many contemporary schools, our families love to see the beautiful scripts that their Grammar School students develop.
(Christian)
(1)
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
555 S. 25th St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
(Catholic)
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2000 Blue Mountain Pkwy
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-3728
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Holy Name Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
6190 Allentown Blvd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-1704
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Tuition listed
St. Catherine Laboure School
(Catholic)
(1)
4020 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1760
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Aa To Zz Child Care And Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
88 S Hershey Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-0505
Gr: NS
Alternative Rehabilitation Com
Alternative School
2743 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-7106
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students
Capital Academy
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
Cathedral Consolidated School
(Catholic)
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
The Circle School
Alternative School
727 Wilhelm Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-6700
Gr: Inquire with school | 83 students Tuition listed
Cornell Abraxas Group
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Gr: 8-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 30 students
East Shore Montessori School
East Shore Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
6130 Old Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-7748
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Follow Me Christian Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6003 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-0707
Gr: PK-K | 180 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4397 Sturbridge Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 526-0404
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4820 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 234-3309
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Harrisburg Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Gr: K-9 | 38 students Tuition listed
Hildebrandt Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 777-2309
Gr: K | 9 students
Hillside Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Cumberland St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-7388
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Joshua Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1442 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 343-2821
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Kindercare Learning Center 1282
Kindercare Learning Center 1282 Photo - Jonestown Road KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
6006 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 652-4348
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Little Learners Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2300 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 671-4825
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Londonderry Road KinderCare
Londonderry Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
4075 Londonderry Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-2494
Gr: NS-PK
Londonderry School
Londonderry School Photo
(1)
1800 Bamberger Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Tuition listed
Merakey Education & Autism Center
Special Education School
840 Sir Thomas Ct
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0149
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
The Nativity School Of Harrisburg
The Nativity School Of Harrisburg Photo - Nativity teachers ready to give out awards at Camp Shekillemy.
All-boys
2135 N 6th St 2nd Fl
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 686-0495
Gr: 5-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
New City School Dba Logos Harrisburg
(Christian)
251 Verbeke St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 412-0069
Gr: K-3 | 47 students
New Story School
Special Education School
2700 Commerce Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 901-9906
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Rabbi David L Silver Yeshiva Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3301 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
(1)
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
The Samuel School
Montessori School (Christian)
411 S 40th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 557-1119
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6006 Jonestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 652-4348
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
245 Reynders St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-6357
Gr: K-9 | 156 students
2910 Brisban Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-5820
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students

Overview

This Town (Harrisburg)
This State (PA)
# Schools
37 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,915 Students
274,061 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
388 Teachers
23,929 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,836
$14,956
Average % on Financial Aid
82%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,619
$6,231
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$55.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
176 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
491 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
798 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
17%
10%
# White Students
2,205 Students
160,077 Students
% White Students
45%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
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
1,187 Students
64,298 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Harrisburg, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Harrisburg, PA include Bishop Mcdevitt High School, Covenant Christian Academy, and Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Harrisburg?
37 private schools are located in Harrisburg.
How much do private schools cost in Harrisburg?
The average tuition cost is $9,836, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,956.
How diverse are private schools in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrisburg?
51% of private schools in Harrisburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Harrisburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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