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Best Northampton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 368 students in Northampton, PA (there are 4 public schools, serving 4,341 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Northampton, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Northampton, PA is Good Shepherd Catholic School.
100% of private schools in Northampton, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Northampton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1300 Newport Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Concordia Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3285 Pheasant Dr
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Valley View Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2870 Pheasant Dr
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 837-5894
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Northampton, Pennsylvania

Northampton, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1357 Newport Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students

Overview

This Town (Northampton)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
368 Students
273,520 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
23,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,843
$14,807

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
284 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
77%
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
64 Students
64,079 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Northampton, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Northampton, PA is Good Shepherd Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Northampton?
3 private schools are located in Northampton.
What percentage of students in Northampton go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Northampton are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northampton?
100% of private schools in Northampton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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