For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 63 students in 16242, PA (there are 2 public schools, serving 757 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 16242, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
Private Schools in 16242, PA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Bethlehem Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
805 Frosty Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-3079
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-3079
Gr: 1-9 | 38 students
New Bethlehem Wesleyan Methodist School
(Methodist)
140 Calhoun School Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-0128
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-0128
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 16242, PA?
2 private schools are located in 16242, PA.
What percentage of students in 16242 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 16242 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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