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Best Juniata County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 492 students in Juniata County, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools in Juniata County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Juniata County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Juniata Christian School Photo
Juniata Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
289 Leonard Hill Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2898
(1)
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Map of Black Rock School
Black Rock School
Gr: 1-7 | 27 students
Amish
2620 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 535-5282
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Map of Breezy Hollow Amish School
Breezy Hollow Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
903 Center Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-2109
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Map of Cedar Springs Parochial School
Cedar Springs Parochial School
Gr: 1-9 | 26 students
Mennonite
83 Quest Dr
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 940-2630
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Map of Cocolamus Christian School
Cocolamus Christian School
Gr: 1-9 | 38 students
Christian
21 Bunkertown Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-3154
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Map of Kurtz Valley School
Kurtz Valley School
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Amish
2258 Locust Run Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 463-3108
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Map of Red Rock School
Red Rock School
Gr: 2-8 | 23 students
Amish
2624 Wagner Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-5577
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Map of Ridgeside School
Ridgeside School
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
Amish
2811 Free Springs Church Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-9852
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Map of Rockland Sunbeams Amish School
Rockland Sunbeams Amish School
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
Alternative School (Amish)
2333 Rockland Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
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Map of Shade Mountain School
Shade Mountain School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
2811 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-9600
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Juniata County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Cedar View School
Cedar View School
Gr: 1-9 | 23 students
Amish
4168 Cedar Spring Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
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Map of Delaware Creek School
Delaware Creek School
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Amish
958 Metz Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
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Map of Goodwill Mennonite School
Goodwill Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 23 students
Mennonite
1936 Goodville Rd
Thompsontown, PA 17094
(717) 348-9813
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Map of Laurel Run School
Laurel Run School
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
160 Billyville Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
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Map of Mountain View Amish School
Mountain View Amish School
Gr: 1-9 | 27 students
Amish
13129 Rt 333
Port Royal, PA 17082
(717) 527-4824
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Map of Ridgeside School
Ridgeside School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Amish
2200 Free Spring Church Rd
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
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Map of Shade Mountain Christian School
Shade Mountain Christian School
Gr: 1-10 | 70 students
Christian
11941 Route 35 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(717) 734-3711
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Map of Windy Acres School
Windy Acres School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
25634 Rt 75 S
Port Royal, PA 17082
(717) 442-0952
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearJuniata County Total Schools
202512
202418
202316
20225
20215
202010
20199
201810
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
492 Students
205,672 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202543139199
202437126192
202336132193
202276175205
202175171201
202048144188
201949153193
201847151190
201779174199
201673174196
201564164183
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% Average Students of Color
13%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202513%26%33%
202413%26%32%
202314%25%32%
20226%25%32%
20216%24%31%
20206%24%31%
20195%24%31%
20185%24%30%
20172%24%31%
2016100%24%31%
2015100%25%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
18,963 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:111:1
201911:112:111:1
201811:112:111:1
201710:112:111:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202525%51%54%
202425%51%54%
202325%51%53%
202225%51%53%
202125%50%53%
202025%49%53%
201925%49%52%
201825%49%52%
201725%48%51%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025171516
2024171515
2023171515
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016151415
2015151415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
25%
46%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202525%45%34%
202425%44%33%
202325%44%33%
202225%44%32%
202125%44%32%
202025%43%31%
201925%41%30%
201825%41%29%
201725%40%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$5,845

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,400$5,626$6,227
2024$2,400$5,262$6,113
2023$2,400$5,490$5,785
2022$2,400$5,504$5,514
2021$2,400$5,361$5,269
2020$2,400$5,421$5,141
2019$2,400$5,291$5,007
2018$2,400$5,317$4,752
2017$2,400$5,290$4,582
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202599%80%81%
202499%87%85%
202399%86%85%
202299%86%85%
202199%86%86%
202099%86%86%
201999%85%85%
201899%85%85%
201799%85%86%
201695%85%85%
201595%84%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.180.570.64
20240.170.560.64
20230.170.560.63
20220.160.560.62
20210.130.550.62
20200.110.540.62
20190.230.530.61
20180.220.530.60
20170.280.510.59
20160.170.510.59
20150.150.510.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
195 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
7,372 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20231%5%5%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%3%5%
20192%4%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,141 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
20,857 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254%10%8%
20243%10%8%
20234%10%8%
20222%11%7%
20212%11%8%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%8%
20181%10%8%
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# White Students
452 Students
128,892 Students
% White Students
90%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202590%62%55%
202491%63%55%
202391%63%55%
202292%64%57%
202193%64%57%
202095%65%58%
201987%66%59%
201888%66%59%
201784%68%61%
201691%68%61%
201592%68%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
21 Students
39,854 Students
% of Others Students
4%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJuniata County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254%19%22%
20244%18%22%
20233%18%22%
20224%16%22%
20213%16%20%
20202%17%19%
20199%16%20%
20189%16%20%
201713%16%19%
20166%16%18%
20155%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Juniata County, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Juniata County, PA is Juniata Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Juniata County?
10 private elementary schools are located in Juniata County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Juniata County?
Juniata County private elementary schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Juniata County?
100% of private elementary schools in Juniata County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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