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

Best Mckean County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 235 students in Mckean County, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private preschools in Mckean County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Preschools 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
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
235 Students
176,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
13,952 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
49%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,750
$12,767
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,325
$4,455
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
216 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
14,743 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
150 Students
90,413 Students
% White Students
64%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
159 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
82 Students
56,474 Students
% of Others Students
35%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Mckean County, PA?
3 private preschools are located in Mckean County, PA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Mckean County?
67% of private preschools in Mckean County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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