Best Perry County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 402 students in Perry County, PA (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,621 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Perry County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Perry County (2026)

Map of Clarks Run School
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Mennonite
410 Clarks Run Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 789-4125
Map of Farm Lane School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
1616 Valentine Rd
Ickesburg, PA 17037
(717) 438-3609
Map of Fowlers Hollow School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Amish
Rr 1 Box 645
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 419-6243
Map of Heritage Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
2401 Fort Robinson Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-0008
Map of Hominy Hollow School
Gr: 1-4 | 14 students
Mennonite
301 Winding Hill Rd
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 989-6642
Map of Manassa School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
3899 Couchtown Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 536-3635
Map of Mountain View Parochial School
Gr: 1-7 | 23 students
Mennonite
68 Liberty Valley Road
Ickesburg, PA 17037
(717) 789-2122
Map of Perry View Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Mennonite
5750 Waggoners Gap Road
Landisburg, PA 17040
(717) 789-9900
Map of Raccoon Valley School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
All-girls (Amish)
7780 Raccoon Valley Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-3481
Map of Rippling Creek Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
166 Rippling Creek Ln
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 809-3611
Map of Riverview School Cleon Martin
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Mennonite
77 Oriental Road
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-0061
Map of Rock Hollow School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
1719 Rock Hollow Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-9333
Map of Stony Point School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
Cardinal Hill Rd
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 503-3307
Map of Sunset Valley School
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Amish
1907 Arndt Rd
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 438-0322
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Perry County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Greater Perry Community Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 12 students
Christian
55 W Shortcut Rd
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-9990

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
14 Schools
# Students
402 Students
273,732 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
54%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,505
$14,954
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,209
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
389 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
95%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
19 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
5%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Perry County, PA?
14 private schools are located in Perry County, PA.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perry County?
100% of private schools in Perry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

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