Bethlehem Christian School Photo

Best Northampton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 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 in Northampton County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Northampton County, PA include St. Jane Frances De Chantal School, Bethlehem Catholic High School, and Moravian Academy Lower School.
The average tuition cost is $9,813, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,817.
61% of private schools in Northampton County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Northampton County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2133 Madison Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-0791
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Bethlehem Christian School
Bethlehem Christian School Photo
(Christian)
3100 Hecktown Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6020
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Buxmont Academy
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Gr: K-11 | 512 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
(9)
122 Dante St
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-3414
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Holy Infancy School
Holy Infancy School Photo - Smile, Jesus loves you! Celebrating 125 years of Catholic Education and our theme of loving and serving one another.
(Catholic)
551 Thomas St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2621
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
290 W Babbitt Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-4816
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Kidspeace Broadway School
Special Education School
1620 Broadway
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 799-8600
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Moravian Academy Lower School
(Brethren)
422 Heckewelder Pl
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8571
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students
4313 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 332-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 848 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3417 Church Rd
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 868-1431
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
(2)
580 3rd Ave
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 868-1431
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students
Notre Dame Of Bethlehem School
(Catholic)
(2)
1835 Catasauqua Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo
(Catholic)
115 Washington St.
Bath, PA 18014
(610) 837-6391
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo - St. Anne School, Bethlehem, PA
(Catholic)
375 Hickory St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-4182
Gr: K-8 | 309 students
St. Jane Frances De Chantal School
St. Jane Frances De Chantal School Photo - Getting ready for Catholic Schools Week 2022
(Catholic)
(1)
1900 Washington Blvd
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 253-8442
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Active Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3601 Nazareth Rd Ste 10
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 829-1818
Gr: K | 5 students
Bangor Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
221 S 4th St
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-1665
Gr: K | 7 students
Bethlehem Christian School
(Christian)
5300 Green Pond Rd
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 868-6020
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
675 Blue Mountain Dr
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
Gr: NS-5 | 28 students
Cambridge Day School
Daycare / Preschool
3986 Township Line Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-4665
Gr: NS-1 | 40 students
Centennial School Lehigh Univ
Special Education School
2196 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 266-6500
Gr: 2-12 | 67 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Valley Center Pkwy # 200
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 974-9100
Gr: K-1 | 145 students
The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
61 Kunkle Dr
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 258-0500
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
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
Creative Kids Club
Daycare / Preschool
90 S Commerce Way Ste 480
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-3533
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Family Ymca Early Childhood Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1225 W Lafayette St
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 250-7193
Gr: PK-4 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1775 Sullivan Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 253-0400
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - Outdoor Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
4500 Falmer Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 694-9100
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Hildebrandt Learning Centers - Lafayette
Daycare / Preschool
328 Mccartney St
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 438-8500
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Lehigh Learning Academy
Alternative School
113 South Main St.
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 365-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
Moravian Academy Middle School
Moravian Academy Middle School Photo - The Devey Building on Moravian Academy's Church Street Campus.
(Brethren)
11 W Market St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-6677
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo - Students rejoice in the autumn colors after a music class. Call us today to find out how your child can be a part of our family too!
(Catholic)
(2)
3221 Santee Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6570
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
1607 W Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-1530
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
300 Leonard Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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Northampton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
177 N Greenwood Avenue
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 810-1674
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
841 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 252-1393
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
1301 Sioux Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 865-0861
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
1357 Newport Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-2231
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
623 6th Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-9530
Gr: K-9 | 149 students
551 Thomas Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-0042
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students

Overview

This County (Northampton County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
38 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
7,398 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
525 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1228
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,813
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,114
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$31 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.60
# American Indian Students
18 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
462 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
869 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
5%
# Black Students
369 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
4,106 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
254 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
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
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 St. Jane Frances De Chantal School, Bethlehem Catholic High School, and Moravian Academy Lower School.
How many private schools are located in Northampton County?
37 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 $14,817.
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?
61% 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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