Bradford Area Christian Academy Photo - August 2021 - First Day of School!

Best Mckean County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 385 students in Mckean County, PA (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,405 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Mckean County, PA 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 Catholic).

Private Schools in Mckean County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bradford Area Christian Academy
Bradford Area Christian Academy Photo - August 2021 - First Day of School!
(Christian)
(1)
25 Chambers St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6800
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chestnut Street Christian School
(Mennonite)
110 Chestnut St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-2809
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Custer City Private School
Special Education School
945 South Ave
Custer City, PA 16725
(814) 598-8507
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Learning Center
(1)
90 Jackson Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-6622
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
450 W Washington St
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 368-5302
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Smethport Calvary Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
203 E King Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5632
Gr: 1-12 | 18 students

Overview

This County (Mckean County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
385 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,325
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
289 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
74%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
254 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
97 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
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 Catholic).
Which private schools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?

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