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Mountain Top Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 318 students in Mountain Top, PA, 10% of all K-12 students in Mountain Top, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Mountain Top, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mountain Top Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Jude School
St. Jude School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Catholic
422 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5803
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Map of Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary School
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary School
Gr: 1-7 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
476 3rd St
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-5958
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Mountain Top, PA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
318
Students
$5,013
Avg. Tuition
5%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mountain Top)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
318 Students
273,232 Students
% Students of Color
5%
27%
0.50
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
198 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
62%
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
110 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
34%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,057 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,013
$13,227
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mountain Top, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Mountain Top, PA is St. Jude School.
How many private schools are located in Mountain Top?
2 private schools are located in Mountain Top.
What percentage of students in Mountain Top go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Mountain Top are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mountain Top?
100% of private schools in Mountain Top are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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