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Best Northampton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 7,398 students in Northampton County, PA (there are 67 public schools, serving 43,341 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $9,813, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
59% of private schools in Northampton County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 38
  • # Students Served: 7,398
  • Average Tuition: $9,813
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Northampton County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 38
  • # Students Served: 7,398
  • Average Tuition: $9,813
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Northampton County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Northampton County Private Schools (2026)

Chesterbrook Academy Photo
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: K-1 | 145 students
Daycare / Preschool
3355 High Point Boulevard
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 974-9100
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Chesterbrook Academy Bethlehem - Easton Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Bethlehem - Easton
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2201 Emrick Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 822-9660
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Map of Bethlehem Catholic High School
Bethlehem Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
2133 Madison Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-0791
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Bethlehem Christian School Photo
Bethlehem Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3100 Hecktown Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6020
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Map of Buxmont Academy
Buxmont Academy
Gr: K-11 | 512 students
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
122 Dante St
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-3414
(9)
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Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
1300 Newport Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
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Holy Infancy School Photo
Holy Infancy School
Gr: K-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
551 Thomas St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2621
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
290 W Babbitt Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-4816
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Map of Kidspeace Broadway School
Kidspeace Broadway School
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1620 Broadway
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 799-8600
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Map of Moravian Academy Lower School
Moravian Academy Lower School
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students
Brethren
422 Heckewelder Pl
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8571
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Map of Moravian Academy Upper School
Moravian Academy Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 848 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
4313 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 332-5200
(1)
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Notre Dame High School Photo
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
3417 Church Rd
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 868-1431
(1)
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Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students
Catholic
580 3rd Ave
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 868-1431
(2)
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Map of Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students
Catholic
1835 Catasauqua Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-2231
(2)
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Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
115 Washington St.
Bath, PA 18014
(610) 837-6391
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St. Anne School Photo
St. Anne School
Gr: K-8 | 309 students
Catholic
375 Hickory St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-4182
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St. Jane Frances De Chantal School Photo
St. Jane Frances De Chantal School
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1900 Washington Blvd
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 253-8442
(1)
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Map of Active Learning Center
Active Learning Center
Gr: K | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
3601 Nazareth Rd Ste 10
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 829-1818
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Map of Bangor Preschool
Bangor Preschool
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
221 S 4th St
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-1665
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Northampton County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Easton Baptist Academy
Easton Baptist Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Baptist
177 N Greenwood Avenue
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 810-1674
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Map of Easton Catholic School
Easton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Catholic
841 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 252-1393
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Map of Holy Child School
Holy Child School
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Catholic
1301 Sioux Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-0861
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Map of St. John The Baptist
St. John The Baptist
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Catholic
1357 Newport Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-2231
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Map of Seton Academy
Seton Academy
Gr: K-9 | 149 students
Catholic
623 6th Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-9530
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Map of Ss Cyril - Methodius School
Ss Cyril - Methodius School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Catholic
551 Thomas Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0042
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
39 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNorthampton County Total Schools
202538
202439
202338
202235
202135
202038
201937
201837
201736
201637
201536
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# Students
7,398 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025195126179
2024179117172
2023177123174
2022158150185
2021159147180
2020167131171
2019162138175
2018166136172
2017160152180
2016156151178
2015158146167
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% Average Students of Color
28%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202528%27%34%
202431%27%34%
202333%26%33%
202227%26%33%
202126%25%32%
202025%25%32%
201921%25%31%
201820%25%31%
201730%25%32%
201630%25%32%
201530%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
525 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202542%53%55%
202439%53%54%
202339%52%54%
202244%52%54%
202133%51%54%
202033%51%54%
201933%51%53%
201833%51%53%
201733%51%53%
201633%51%52%
201538%50%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025181515
2024171515
2023181515
2022161515
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025101213
202471112
202371011
202271011
202171111
202071111
201971111
201871111
201771110
201681010
201551010
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Average SAT score
1228
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025122812291233
2024120512221230
2023120512211228
2022120512261229
2021120512261229
2020120512211226
2019120512191226
2018120512131226
2017120512131233
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,813
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$9,813$14,956$15,012
2024$4,594$12,587$13,254
2023$4,748$12,103$12,626
2022$4,789$11,906$12,187
2021$4,554$11,950$11,800
2020$4,419$11,607$11,512
2019$4,202$11,350$11,293
2018$4,131$11,328$11,017
2017$4,044$11,058$10,708
2016$4,044$10,235$10,356
2015$3,894$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
37%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202537%45%34%
202434%44%34%
202333%44%34%
202233%43%33%
202119%43%33%
202019%42%32%
201919%40%31%
201819%39%30%
201719%38%30%
201619%37%29%
201520%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,114
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,114$6,231$7,073
2024$1,300$6,078$6,930
2023$1,260$6,133$6,469
2022$1,325$6,153$6,289
2021$1,433$6,023$6,055
2020$1,325$6,001$5,921
2019$1,325$5,966$5,795
2018$1,313$6,003$5,456
2017$1,417$5,641$5,319
2016$1,417$5,050$5,105
2015$1,238$4,895$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202591%81%81%
202496%87%85%
202396%86%85%
202296%86%85%
202196%86%85%
202096%86%85%
201994%86%85%
201894%86%85%
201794%86%85%
201694%86%85%
201592%85%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$31 million
$59.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.640.600.65
20240.620.590.65
20230.640.590.65
20220.590.590.64
20210.590.590.64
20200.570.580.64
20190.510.570.63
20180.520.570.63
20170.480.540.61
20160.480.540.61
20150.450.540.61
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# American Indian Students
18 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
462 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20256%4%5%
20247%3%5%
202310%4%5%
20227%4%4%
20218%4%4%
20207%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%4%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
869 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512%5%9%
202412%5%9%
202312%4%9%
20228%4%8%
20218%4%9%
20208%4%9%
20197%4%8%
20187%4%8%
20177%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20156%4%8%
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# Black Students
369 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%10%7%
20245%10%7%
20235%10%8%
20224%10%7%
20214%10%7%
20204%10%8%
20194%10%7%
20184%10%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
4,106 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
55%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202555%58%52%
202458%59%52%
202355%59%52%
202260%60%54%
202160%60%54%
202062%61%54%
201967%61%56%
201867%61%56%
201771%64%58%
201670%64%58%
201573%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
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
1,672 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthampton County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202522%23%26%
202418%23%26%
202318%23%25%
202221%22%25%
202120%22%25%
202019%22%24%
201917%22%24%
201817%21%23%
201714%21%22%
201615%21%22%
201513%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northampton County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Northampton County, PA include Bethlehem Catholic High School, St. Jane Frances De Chantal School, and Moravian Academy Lower School.
How many private schools are located in Northampton County?
38 private schools are located in Northampton County.
How much do private schools cost in Northampton County?
The average tuition cost is $9,813, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are private schools in Northampton County?
Northampton County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Northampton County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Northampton County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northampton County?
59% of private schools in Northampton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Northampton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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