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Best Montour County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Montour County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMontour County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20223
20213
20206
20194
20184
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
326 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202582126179
202482117172
202371123174
202283150185
202165147180
202044131171
201948138175
201848136172
201758152180
201658151178
201560146167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512%27%34%
202412%27%34%
202313%26%33%
202217%26%33%
20218%25%32%
20208%25%32%
20198%25%31%
20188%25%31%
20179%25%32%
20169%25%32%
201511%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202514:111:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20253%53%55%
20243%53%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025181515
2024181515
2023131515
2022131515
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.460.600.65
20240.460.590.65
20230.380.590.65
20220.360.590.64
20210.340.590.64
20200.280.580.64
20190.270.570.63
20180.270.570.63
20170.270.540.61
20160.270.540.61
20150.320.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%4%5%
20245%3%5%
20236%4%5%
20226%4%4%
20216%4%4%
20205%3%4%
20196%3%4%
20186%4%4%
20176%3%4%
20166%3%4%
20158%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
225 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
69%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202569%58%52%
202469%59%52%
202377%59%52%
202279%60%54%
202180%60%54%
202084%61%54%
201985%61%56%
201885%61%56%
201785%64%58%
201685%64%58%
201582%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontour County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202525%23%26%
202425%23%26%
202316%23%25%
202213%22%25%
202112%22%25%
20209%22%24%
20196%22%24%
20186%21%23%
20176%21%22%
20166%21%22%
20157%20%21%
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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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