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Jefferson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 719 students in Jefferson County, PA (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,903 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).

100% of private schools in Jefferson County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 719
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 719
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

Highland Park School

Gr: 1-8 | 24 students

Amish

862 Highland Park Rd

Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Hillside School

Gr: 1-8 | 15 students

Amish

1406 Galusha Rd

Brockway, PA 15824

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Mountain View School

Gr: 1-8 | 24 students

Amish

388 Bottle Rd

Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Pine Valley School

Gr: 1-8 | 20 students

Amish

Box 329 Rd 3

Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Rock Dump School

Gr: 1-8 | 24 students

Amish

116 Power Line Dr

Reynoldsville, PA 15851

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Sawmill Road School

Gr: K-8 | 22 students

Amish

1113 Sawmill Rd

Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Valley View School

Gr: 1-8 | 20 students

Amish

R 3 Box 339-b

Punxsutawney, PA 15767

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

44 Teachers

24,061 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)
Year	Jefferson County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	16:1	11:1	11:1
2024	16:1	12:1	11:1
2023	14:1	12:1	11:1
2020	13:1	12:1	12:1
2019	13:1	12:1	12:1
2018	13:1	12:1	12:1

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

$13,229

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28

0.60

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Jefferson County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	0.28	0.60	0.65
2024	0.24	0.59	0.65
2023	0.25	0.59	0.65
2020	0.34	0.58	0.64
2019	0.34	0.57	0.63
2018	0.34	0.57	0.63

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# American Indian Students

0 Students

349 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

0 Students

9,350 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

14 Students

12,723 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jefferson County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	5%	9%
2024	2%	5%	9%
2023	2%	4%	9%
2020	2%	4%	9%
2019	2%	4%	8%
2018	2%	4%	8%

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# Black Students

1 Student

27,067 Students

% Black Students

<1%

10%

# White Students

616 Students

159,407 Students

% White Students

84%

58%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jefferson County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	84%	58%	52%
2024	87%	59%	52%
2023	86%	59%	52%
2020	79%	61%	54%
2019	79%	61%	56%
2018	79%	61%	56%

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# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

253 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

101 Students

65,189 Students

% of Others Students

14%

24%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jefferson County Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	14%	23%	26%
2024	11%	23%	26%
2023	12%	23%	25%
2020	19%	22%	24%
2019	19%	22%	24%
2018	19%	21%	23%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, PA?

17 private schools are located in Jefferson County, PA.

How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.

What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?

13% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?

100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Jefferson County include: Christ Dominion Academy vs. Punxsutawney Christian School, Punxsutawney Christian School vs. Christ Dominion Academy

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