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New Cumberland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 550 students in New Cumberland, PA, 27% of all K-12 students in New Cumberland, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
40% of private schools in New Cumberland, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Cumberland Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Theresa School Photo
St. Theresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
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Map of Best Friends Preschool
Best Friends Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
206 Bridge St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-3319
(1)
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Map of Learning & Sharing
Learning & Sharing
Gr: K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Front St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-6844
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Map of New Story
New Story
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
774 Limekiln Rd
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 710-2222
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Map of Table Life Church
Table Life Church
Gr: NS | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
617 16th St
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-6444
(1)
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New Cumberland, PA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
550
Students
$4,950
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Cumberland)
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
550 Students
273,229 Students
% Students of Color
14%
27%
0.53
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
28 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
345 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
150 Students
65,202 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
24,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,950
$13,234
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Cumberland, PA?
The top ranked private schools in New Cumberland, PA is St. Theresa School.
How many private schools are located in New Cumberland?
5 private schools are located in New Cumberland.
How diverse are private schools in New Cumberland?
New Cumberland private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in New Cumberland go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in New Cumberland are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Cumberland?
40% of private schools in New Cumberland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Catholic).

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