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Best Northumberland County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,683 students in Northumberland County, PA (there are 21 public schools, serving 10,552 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Northumberland County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Northumberland County, PA include Northumberland Christian School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School, and Meadowbrook Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Northumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Top Ranked Northumberland County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Meadowbrook Christian School
(Methodist)
(1)
363 Stamm Rd
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-2638
Grades: PK-12
| 403 students
Northumberland Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
Grades: PK-12
| 303 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School
(Catholic)
(1)
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
Grades: NS-12
| 481 students
Cherrytown School
(Amish)
1145 Cherry Town Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
Maranatha Mennonite Christian School
Maranatha Mennonite Christian School Photo
(Mennonite)
(2)
1485 Plotts Rd
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 649-5141
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Meadowview Christian Academy
(Christian)
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
Grades: PK-7
| 76 students
St. Louis De Montfort Academy
St. Louis De Montfort Academy Photo - Students sing the Apostles Creed from the top of Old Rag Mountain in Virginia after a strenuous hike.
All-boys (Catholic)
(14)
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Schwaben Creek School
(Amish)
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Spring View Amish School
(Amish)
1276 Seagrave Dr
Watsontown, PA 17777
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
Sunbury Christian Academy
Sunbury Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Sunny Crest School
(Amish)
8023 State Road 54
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-4692
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
Sunny Slope Amish Paroch School
(Amish)
1110 Comly Rd
Turbotville, PA 17772
(717) 442-0952
Grades: 1-7
| 13 students
Sunrise View School
(Amish)
256 Range Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
Grades: 1-8
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Northumberland County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
98 Chapel Rd
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 649-6648
Grades: 1-8
| 37 students
201 N Shamokin Street
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 644-0502
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
109 Market St
Sunbury, PA 17801
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
129 N Shamokin Street
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 648-6435
Grades: K-8
| 56 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Northumberland County, PA include Northumberland Christian School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School, and Meadowbrook Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Northumberland County?
13 private schools are located in Northumberland County.
How diverse are private schools in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Northumberland County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Northumberland County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northumberland County?
100% of private schools in Northumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Northumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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