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Hazleton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 722 students in Hazleton, PA, 7% of all K-12 students in Hazleton, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Hazleton, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hazleton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School
Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
Catholic
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
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Map of Charis Academy
Charis Academy
Gr: K-12 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
40 W Hemlock St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-1111
(2)
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Map of Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
1700 W 22nd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
(1)
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Map of Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
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Hazleton, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Spirit Academy-hazleton Catholic School
Holy Spirit Academy-hazleton Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students
Catholic
225 E 4th Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-0054
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: K-6 | 142 students
Catholic
35 N Church St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 455-9645
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Map of Transfiguration School
Transfiguration School
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
Catholic
217 West Green Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 454-6131
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Hazleton, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
722
Students
+39.9% (+206 students) 10-yr
$12,185
Avg. Tuition
+103.1% (+$6,185) 7-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+13.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
17%
Students of Color
+54.5% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hazleton)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
722 Students
273,181 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025181126179
2024196117172
2023215123174
2022145150185
2021145147180
2020142131171
2019139138175
2018139136172
2017172152180
2016172151178
2015172146167
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% Students of Color
17%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202517%27%34%
202414%27%34%
202313%26%33%
202227%26%33%
202127%25%32%
202017%25%32%
201919%25%31%
201819%25%31%
201711%25%32%
201611%25%32%
201511%25%32%
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0.33
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.330.600.65
20240.420.590.65
20230.460.590.65
20220.590.590.64
20210.590.590.64
20200.590.580.64
20190.600.570.63
20180.600.570.63
20170.450.540.61
20160.450.540.61
20150.450.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
94 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202513%5%9%
202412%5%9%
20235%4%9%
202210%4%8%
202110%4%9%
202010%4%9%
201911%4%8%
201811%4%8%
20175%3%8%
20165%3%8%
20155%4%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
591 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
81%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202581%58%52%
202475%59%52%
202370%59%52%
202253%60%54%
202153%60%54%
202054%61%54%
201953%61%56%
201853%61%56%
201771%64%58%
201671%64%58%
201571%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
39 Students
65,149 Students
% of Others Students
5%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20255%23%26%
202412%23%26%
202325%23%25%
202234%22%25%
202134%22%25%
202033%22%24%
201933%22%24%
201833%21%23%
201722%21%22%
201622%21%22%
201522%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
24,052 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514:111:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202317:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202540%53%55%
202440%53%54%
202340%52%54%
202240%52%54%
202140%51%54%
202040%51%54%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025171515
2024171515
2023171515
2022171515
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202551213
2022121011
2021121111
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1233

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025120012291233
2024120012221230
2023120012211228
2022120012261229
2021120012261229
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Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025312826
2024312826
2023312826
2022312826
2021312826
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,185
$13,227

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$12,185$14,956$15,012
2024$11,500$12,587$13,254
2023$11,500$12,103$12,626
2022$10,500$11,906$12,187
2021$10,500$11,950$11,800
2020$9,600$11,607$11,512
2019$6,000$11,350$11,293
2018$6,000$11,328$11,017
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Average % on Financial Aid
98%
46%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202598%45%34%
202490%44%34%
202390%44%34%
202290%43%33%
202190%43%33%
202090%42%32%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,900
$6,405

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$8,900$6,231$7,073
2024$8,200$6,078$6,930
2023$8,200$6,133$6,469
2022$6,500$6,153$6,289
2021$6,500$6,023$6,055
2020$6,500$6,001$5,921
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHazleton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025100%81%81%
2024100%87%85%
2023100%86%85%
202295%86%85%
202195%86%85%
202095%86%85%
201995%86%85%
201895%86%85%
2017100%86%85%
2016100%86%85%
2015100%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hazleton, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Hazleton, PA include Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School, Charis Academy, and Holy Family Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hazleton?
4 private schools are located in Hazleton.
What percentage of students in Hazleton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hazleton are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hazleton?
75% of private schools in Hazleton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Hazleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hazleton include: Holy Family Academy vs. Charis Academy, Charis Academy vs. Holy Family Academy

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