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Mc Alisterville Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 281 students in Mc Alisterville, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Mc Alisterville, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mc Alisterville 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 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 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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Mc Alisterville, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

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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Mc Alisterville, PA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
281
Students
17
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mc Alisterville)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,479 Schools
# Students
281 Students
205,583 Students
% Students of Color
6%
26%
0.13
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
195 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
7,369 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,139 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
20,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
265 Students
128,689 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
39,982 Students
% of Others Students
2%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
19,016 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
52%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$6,350
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%
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 Mc Alisterville, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Mc Alisterville, PA is Juniata Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Mc Alisterville?
3 private elementary schools are located in Mc Alisterville.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mc Alisterville?
100% of private elementary schools in Mc Alisterville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

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