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 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private high schools serving 1,852 students in Harrisburg, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Harrisburg, PA include Harrisburg Christian School, Covenant Christian Academy, and Bishop Mcdevitt High School.
The average acceptance rate is 44%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private high schools in Harrisburg, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Harrisburg Private High 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
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
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
Cornell Abraxas Group
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Gr: 8-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 30 students
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Gr: K-9 | 38 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Merakey Education & Autism Center
Special Education School
840 Sir Thomas Ct
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0149
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
New Story School
Special Education School
2700 Commerce Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 901-9906
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
The Samuel School
Montessori School (Christian)
411 S 40th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 557-1119
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0159
Gr: 5-12 | 109 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,852 Students
118,884 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
208 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
58%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,071
$19,225
Average % on Financial Aid
62%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,737
$8,846
Average Acceptance Rate
44%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$58.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.54
# American Indian Students
8 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
5%
# Black Students
293 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
16%
11%
# White Students
1,062 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
57%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
100 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
199 Students
16,098 Students
% of Others Students
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Harrisburg, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Harrisburg, PA include Harrisburg Christian School, Covenant Christian Academy, and Bishop Mcdevitt High School.
How many private high schools are located in Harrisburg?
12 private high schools are located in Harrisburg.
How diverse are private high schools in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg private high schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Harrisburg?
50% of private high schools in Harrisburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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