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Mckean County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 85%.
75% of private schools in Mckean County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Mckean County (2026-27)

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
# Students
394 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,500
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
$6,689
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
289 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
106 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
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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