Best Mercer County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 878 students in Mercer County, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
82% of private high schools in Mercer County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Mercer County Private High Schools (2026)

Grove City Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
301 North Madison Avenue
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
Map of Kennedy Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2120 Shenango Valley Fwy
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
Living Word Christian School and Performing Arts Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
12 N. Diamond St. -Campus 1, 21 S. Maysville Rd.- Campus 2
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8336
Map of Shenango Valley Faith Academy
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
192 N Oakland Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 383-3043
Map of American English Institute
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
10 Penn Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 885-1136
Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students
Baptist
1033 N Perry Hwy
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 475-4971
Map of Creative Learning Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Christian
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
Map of Crossroads Private Academic Boys School
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Map of Living Word Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Christian
21 S Maysville Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8338
Shenango Valley Faith Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
(2)
Map of Stoneboro Wesleyan Methodist School
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Methodist
947 Fredonia Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-3319
(2)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Mercer County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of County Line School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
460 Kennard Atlantic Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Map of Dutch Lane School
Gr: 1-7 | 23 students
Amish
47 Dutch Lane
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Map of Osborn School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
108 Osborn Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Map of Pilgrim Fellowship School
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Mennonite
446 Cranberry Rd
Hadley, PA 16130
(814) 462-4964
Map of Pine Hollow School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
1864 A N Vernon Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
760 E State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-8382
Map of Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Preschool
Gr: NS | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
699 Stambaugh Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 347-5655
Map of Sunny Meadow School
Gr: 1-9 | 27 students
Alternative School (Amish)
2060 County Line Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Map of Valley View School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
1818a N Vernon Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
Map of Willow Creek School
Gr: 2-7 | 24 students
Amish
22 Summers Ln
Jackson Center, PA 16133

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
878 Students
119,433 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
96 Teachers
12,922 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
58%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,192
$19,283
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,658
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$64.62 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
5,189 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
6,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
49 Students
13,329 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
563 Students
77,530 Students
% White Students
74%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
63 Students
17,156 Students
% of Others Students
8%
15%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Mercer County, PA?
How many private high schools are located in Mercer County?
11 private high schools are located in Mercer County.
How diverse are private high schools in Mercer County?
Mercer County private high schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer County?
82% of private high schools in Mercer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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