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Best 17070 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 550 students in 17070, PA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,451 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 17070, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 17070, PA is St. Theresa School.
40% of private schools in 17070, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 17070 Pennsylvania 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 17070, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 17070, PA is St. Theresa School.
How many private schools are located in 17070?
5 private schools are located in 17070.
How diverse are private schools in 17070?
17070 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 17070 go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 17070 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 17070?
40% of private schools in 17070 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Catholic).

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