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Mc Alisterville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Mc Alisterville, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
281
Students
+24.9% (+56 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+13.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
6%
Students of Color
-94.0% (-94.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mc Alisterville)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,485 Schools
# Students
281 Students
206,205 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202594139199
202474126192
202378132193
2022129175205
2021125171201
202090144188
2019126153193
2018126151190
2017125174199
2016113174196
2015113164183
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% Students of Color
6%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20256%26%33%
20246%26%32%
20236%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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0.13
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.130.570.64
20240.120.560.64
20230.130.560.63
20220.150.560.62
20210.110.550.62
20200.100.540.62
20190.280.530.61
20180.280.530.60
20170.270.510.59
20160.130.510.59
20150.130.510.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
195 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%5%5%
20222%4%5%
20212%4%5%
20202%3%5%
20192%4%4%
20182%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,145 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
20,869 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%10%8%
20241%10%8%
20232%10%8%
20222%11%7%
20212%11%8%
20202%10%8%
20191%10%8%
20181%10%8%
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# White Students
265 Students
129,100 Students
% White Students
93%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202593%62%55%
202494%63%55%
202393%63%55%
202292%64%57%
202194%64%57%
202095%65%58%
201984%66%59%
201884%66%59%
201784%68%61%
201693%68%61%
201593%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
5 Students
39,918 Students
% of Others Students
2%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%19%22%
20241%18%22%
20233%18%22%
20222%16%22%
201911%16%20%
201811%16%20%
201712%16%19%
20163%16%18%
20153%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
19,011 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:111:1
201910:112:111:1
201810:112:111:1
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)

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
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)

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025171516
2024171515
2023171515
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016151415
2015151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
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
$5,621

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
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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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMc Alisterville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
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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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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