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Best Northumberland County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,365 students in Northumberland County, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private preschools in Northumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Northumberland County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Meadowbrook Christian School
Meadowbrook Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Methodist
363 Stamm Rd
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-2638
(1)
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Map of Northumberland Christian School
Northumberland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
(2)
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students
Catholic
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
(1)
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Map of Meadowview Christian Academy
Meadowview Christian Academy
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
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Map of Schwaben Creek School
Schwaben Creek School
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Amish
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
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Sunbury Christian Academy Photo
Sunbury Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
(1)
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Northumberland County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Limestone Mennonite Parochial School
Limestone Mennonite Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Mennonite
98 Chapel Rd
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 649-6648
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Map of Queen Of Peace School
Queen Of Peace School
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Catholic
201 N Shamokin Street
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 644-0502
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Map of St. Monica School
St. Monica School
Gr: PK-8
Catholic
109 Market St
Sunbury, PA 17801
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Map of Sunny Crest School
Sunny Crest School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
8023 State Road 54
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-4692
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Map of Transfiguration Elementary School
Transfiguration Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
129 N Shamokin Street
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 648-6435
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearNorthumberland County Total Schools
20257
20247
20235
20224
20214
20204
20195
20185
20175
20166
20157
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# Students
1,365 Students
175,558 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025195156191
2024197152187
2023255155185
2022298155188
2021298154184
2020298150179
2019256150182
2018254147181
2017253146183
2016220146181
2015180142173
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% Average Students of Color
5%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%25%32%
20245%25%32%
20234%25%32%
20226%25%31%
20216%25%32%
20206%25%31%
20196%25%31%
20186%24%30%
20175%24%31%
20165%24%31%
20156%24%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
13,974 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512:113:112:1
202413:113:112:1
202312:113:112:1
202213:113:112:1
202113:113:112:1
202013:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:113:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201510:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
50%

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

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202545%49%51%
202445%49%51%
202345%49%51%
202245%48%51%
202145%48%50%
202045%47%50%
201945%48%50%
201845%48%50%
201745%49%49%
201645%48%49%
201535%47%48%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025131516
2024141516
2023141516
2022201516
2021201516
2020201516
2019141516
2018141516
2017151516
2016111416
2015111416
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202551111
20245810
20235810
20225710
20215810
20205910
20194810
2018499
20174109
2016499
2015399
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,703
$10,775

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$12,135$12,883$12,988
2019$4,900$7,431$8,266
2018$4,900$7,366$7,888
2017$4,000$7,295$7,628
2016$4,100$6,597$7,230
2015$4,100$6,657$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
46%
41%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202546%41%31%
202446%40%30%
202346%39%30%
202246%39%29%
202146%39%29%
202046%37%29%
201946%36%28%
201846%36%27%
201746%34%26%
201646%33%25%
201546%30%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,556

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$4,438$4,864
2024$1,000$4,264$4,788
2023$1,000$4,239$4,663
2022$1,150$4,244$4,366
2021$1,150$4,233$4,213
2020$1,150$4,312$4,101
2019$1,000$3,755$3,985
2018$1,000$3,831$3,694
2017$1,000$3,625$3,658
2016$1,000$3,145$3,429
2015$1,000$3,160$3,393
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Average Acceptance Rate
82%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202568%80%83%
202485%89%88%
202385%89%88%
201985%88%88%
201885%88%88%
201785%88%88%
201692%88%88%
201592%87%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.390.620.65
20240.400.620.65
20230.390.620.65
20220.490.620.64
20210.490.610.64
20200.490.610.64
20190.470.600.64
20180.470.600.64
20170.460.570.62
20160.440.570.62
20150.340.580.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
5,306 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%4%
20241%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20161%3%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
7,182 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%8%
20241%4%8%
20231%4%8%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%7%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20172%3%6%
20161%3%7%
20152%3%6%
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# Black Students
20 Students
14,432 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%8%6%
20241%9%6%
20232%9%6%
20221%9%6%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%7%
20191%9%6%
20181%9%6%
20171%7%6%
20161%7%6%
20151%8%6%
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# White Students
1,031 Students
90,384 Students
% White Students
76%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202576%52%48%
202475%52%48%
202375%52%48%
202264%54%50%
202164%54%50%
202064%54%51%
201967%56%52%
201868%55%52%
201768%58%54%
201670%58%54%
201580%58%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
161 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
285 Students
56,240 Students
% of Others Students
21%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202521%32%34%
202422%32%33%
202322%32%33%
202232%30%31%
202132%30%31%
202032%29%31%
201929%28%30%
201828%29%30%
201729%29%30%
201627%29%29%
201516%29%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Northumberland County, PA include Meadowbrook Christian School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School, and Northumberland Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Northumberland County?
6 private preschools are located in Northumberland County.
How diverse are private preschools in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County private preschools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Northumberland County?
100% of private preschools in Northumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private preschools in Northumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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