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Montour County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 326 students in Montour County, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,228 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Montour County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Montour County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Cyril Preschool & Kindergarten
St. Cyril Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
580 Railroad St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 275-1505
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1027 Ferry Street
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 275-2435
(1)
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Map of Danville Mennonite School
Danville Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 50 students
Mennonite
422 Elysburg Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 672-9547
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Map of Ridgeview Amish School
Ridgeview Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
291 Ottawa Rd
Turbotville, PA 17772
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
326 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
27,067 Students
% Black Students
<1%
10%
# White Students
225 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
82 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montour County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Montour County, PA include St. Joseph School and St. Cyril Preschool & Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Montour County?
4 private schools are located in Montour County.
What percentage of students in Montour County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Montour County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montour County?
100% of private schools in Montour County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Montour County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Montour County include: Danville Mennonite School vs. St. Joseph School, St. Joseph School vs. Danville Mennonite School

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