Mt. Carmel Christian School Photo - Our fifth and sixth grades got to go to Harrisburg, Gettysburg and Hershey at the end of last school year. They had an awesome time!

Best Mount Pleasant Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 196 students in Mount Pleasant, PA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,785 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Mount Pleasant, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Mount Pleasant, PA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Carmel Christian School
Mt. Carmel Christian School Photo - Our fifth and sixth grades got to go to Harrisburg, Gettysburg and Hershey at the end of last school year. They had an awesome time!
Alternative School (Christian)
1231 Mount Pleasant Rd
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 887-7169
Gr: 1-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Trauger Mennonite Church School
(Mennonite)
4375 State Route 981
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 424-9430
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Verna Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
(4)
268 Prittstown Rd
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 887-8810
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Mount Pleasant)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
196 Students
273,520 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
23,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
22%
53%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$14,807
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$915
$6,284

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,502 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
172 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
87%
58%
# 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
21 Students
64,079 Students
% of Others Students
11%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Mount Pleasant, PA?
3 private schools are located in Mount Pleasant, PA.
What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Pleasant?
100% of private schools in Mount Pleasant are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Mount Pleasant are often viewed compared to one another?

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