Best Lehigh County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 private schools serving 7,631 students in Lehigh County, PA (there are 73 public schools, serving 51,696 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $10,920, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
47% of private schools in Lehigh County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 45
  • # Students Served: 7,631
  • Average Tuition: $10,920
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 54%
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Lehigh County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 45
  • # Students Served: 7,631
  • Average Tuition: $10,920
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 54%
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Lehigh County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Lehigh County Private Schools (2026)

Chesterbrook Academy Catasauqua Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
325 Lehigh Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-3838
Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
Map of The Cuddle Zone Learning Center
Gr: NS-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
445 Allentown Drive
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 434-2644
Grace Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School (Episcopal)
814 W Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
The Hillside School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 11
2697 Brookside Road
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 967-3701
(5)
Map of Kids Peace Athlete Center School
Gr: 2-12 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
5300 Kids Peace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
(1)
Map of Kids Peace National Centers W
Gr: 8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
401 Allen Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 432-2781
Map of Kids Peace School-washington Building
Gr: 8-12 | 182 students
Special Education School
1610 E Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 799-7620
Map of Kidspeace National Centers
Gr: 1-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5300 Kidspeace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-7620
Map of Lehigh Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
1151 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 776-7301
Map of Manarah Islamic Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Islamic
1988 Schadt Ave
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 799-6223
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Catholic
325 N 4th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
Map of St. Ann Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Catholic
435 S 6th St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-9220
St. Elizabeth Regional School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
433 Pershing Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0143
Map of St. John Vianney Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
210 North 18th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-8981
St. Joseph The Worker School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1858 Applewood Drive
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 395-7221
Map of St. Michael The Archangel School
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
4121 Old Bethlehem Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 867-8422
Map of St. Michael The Archangel School
Gr: K-9 | 324 students
Catholic
5040 Saint Josephs Rd
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(610) 965-4441
(2)
Map of St. Stephens School
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
3900 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 435-4260
St. Thomas More School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1040 Flexer Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 432-0396
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Lehigh County Private Schools (Closed)

17th Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
224 North 17th St.
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 969-2949
Map of Allentown Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3436 Winchester Road
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 398-3101
Map of Cambridge Day Schools
Gr: NS | 59 students
Daycare / Preschool
6673 Stein Way
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 398-0177
Map of Devine School
Gr: K | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 928-0101
Map of Discovery Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
225 North St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 967-1441
Map of Lehigh Valley Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1500 Linden Street - Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 419-3300
(1)
Map of Little People Daycare School
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
1325 Fairmont St
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 776-0655
(1)
Map of Little People Daycare School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2310 S 12th St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-4554

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
47 Schools
# Students
7,631 Students
273,732 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
478 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1193
(Out of 1600)
1231

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,920
$14,954
Average Summer Program Cost
$785
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,881
$6,209
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
226 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
763 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
5%
# Black Students
425 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
3,032 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
1,215 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lehigh County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Lehigh County, PA include Grace Montessori School, Lehigh Christian Academy, and Kidspeace National Centers.
How many private schools are located in Lehigh County?
45 private schools are located in Lehigh County.
How much do private schools cost in Lehigh County?
The average tuition cost is $10,920, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are private schools in Lehigh County?
Lehigh County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Lehigh County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lehigh County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lehigh County?
47% of private schools in Lehigh County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lehigh County are often viewed compared to one another?

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