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

Best Mckean County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 385 students in Mckean County, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private elementary schools in Mckean County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Private Elementary 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
206,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
18,996 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
51%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$13,030
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,325
$5,775
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,210 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
289 Students
129,105 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# 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
97 Students
39,688 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Mckean County, PA?
6 private elementary schools are located in Mckean County, PA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Mckean County?
Mckean County private elementary schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Mckean County?
75% of private elementary schools in Mckean County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?

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