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Best Northumberland Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 370 students in Northumberland, PA (there are 2 public schools, serving 885 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in Northumberland, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in Northumberland, PA is Northumberland Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Northumberland, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Northumberland Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Northumberland Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
Grades: PK-12
| 303 students
Sunbury Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(1)
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northumberland, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Northumberland, PA is Northumberland Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Northumberland?
2 private schools are located in Northumberland.
What percentage of students in Northumberland go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Northumberland are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northumberland?
100% of private schools in Northumberland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Northumberland are often viewed compared to one another?

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