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Best Mckean County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 394 students in Mckean County, PA (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,405 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Mckean County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Mckean County (2026)

Bradford Area Christian Academy Photo
Bradford Area Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
25 Chambers St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6800
(1)
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Map of Chestnut Street Christian School
Chestnut Street Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Mennonite
110 Chestnut St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-2809
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Map of Custer City Private School
Custer City Private School
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
945 South Ave
Custer City, PA 16725
(814) 598-8507
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Map of The Learning Center
The Learning Center
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
90 Jackson Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6622
(1)
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Map of St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Catholic
450 W Washington St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-5302
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Map of Smethport Calvary Academy
Smethport Calvary Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
203 E King Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5632
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMckean County Total Schools
20258
20248
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
394 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202548126179
202450117172
202358123174
202258150185
202155147180
202055131171
201974138175
201875136172
201785152180
201685151178
201585146167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254%27%34%
20244%27%34%
20235%26%33%
20226%26%33%
20216%25%32%
20206%25%32%
20195%25%31%
20185%25%31%
20172%25%32%
20162%25%32%
20152%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20259:111:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:112:111:1
20208:112:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202552%53%55%
202456%53%54%
202353%52%54%
202253%52%54%
202142%51%54%
202032%51%54%
201950%51%53%
201850%51%53%
201750%51%53%
201650%51%52%
201550%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025111515
2024111515
2023111515
2022111515
2021101415
2020101415
2019111415
2018121415
2017121415
2016121415
2015121415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,750$14,956$15,012
2024$4,750$12,587$13,254
2023$4,500$12,103$12,626
2022$4,500$11,906$12,187
2021$4,500$11,950$11,800
2020$4,000$11,607$11,512
2019$4,000$11,350$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202580%45%34%
202480%44%34%
202380%44%34%
202280%43%33%
202180%43%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$3,325$6,231$7,073
2024$1,400$6,078$6,930
2023$2,000$6,133$6,469
2022$2,500$6,153$6,289
2021$4,000$6,023$6,055
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202598%81%81%
202498%87%85%
202398%86%85%
202298%86%85%
202198%86%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.400.600.65
20240.420.590.65
20230.470.590.65
20220.470.590.64
20210.440.590.64
20200.440.580.64
20190.420.570.63
20180.430.570.63
20170.410.540.61
20160.410.540.61
20150.410.540.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20191%4%8%
20182%4%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20223%10%7%
20213%10%7%
20203%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
289 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
72%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202574%58%52%
202471%59%52%
202366%59%52%
202266%60%54%
202170%60%54%
202070%61%54%
201972%61%56%
201871%61%56%
201773%64%58%
201673%64%58%
201573%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
106 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMckean County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202525%23%26%
202427%23%26%
202332%23%25%
202231%22%25%
202127%22%25%
202027%22%24%
201925%22%24%
201825%21%23%
201726%21%22%
201626%21%22%
201526%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mckean County, PA?
6 private schools are located in Mckean County, PA.
How diverse are private schools in Mckean County?
Mckean County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Mckean County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mckean County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mckean County?
75% of private schools in Mckean County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?

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