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Seton Catholic School
Crawford Christian Academy

Meadville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 825 students in Meadville, PA, 26% of all K-12 students in Meadville, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
60% of private schools in Meadville, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Meadville Private Schools (2026-27)

Crawford Christian Academy Photo
Crawford Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
543 Randolph St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-6606
(1)
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Seton Catholic School Photo
Seton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
385 Pine Street
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 336-2320
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Map of Bethesda Childrens Home Lutheran School
Bethesda Childrens Home Lutheran School
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
15667 Highway 86
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7510
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Map of Learning Center K-8 School
Learning Center K-8 School
Gr: K-8 | 75 students
640 Walnut St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 332-0202
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Map of Meadville Cooperative Preschool
Meadville Cooperative Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-5043
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Meadville, PA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
825
Students
$4,990
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Meadville)
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
825 Students
273,324 Students
% Students of Color
21%
27%
0.60
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
94 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%
# White Students
399 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
56%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
190 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,990
$13,243
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Meadville, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Meadville, PA include Crawford Christian Academy and Seton Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Meadville?
5 private schools are located in Meadville.
How diverse are private schools in Meadville?
Meadville private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Meadville go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Meadville are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Meadville?
60% of private schools in Meadville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Meadville are often viewed compared to one another?

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