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Pottsville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 489 students in Pottsville, PA, 11% of all K-12 students in Pottsville, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
60% of private schools in Pottsville, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pottsville Private Schools (2026-27)

Nativity Bvm High School Photo
Nativity Bvm High School
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
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Map of Assumption BVM School
Assumption BVM School
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Catholic
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
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Map of Perception Training Center
Perception Training Center
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
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Map of The Perception Training Center, Inc.
The Perception Training Center, Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
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Map of St. Joseph Center For Special Learning
St. Joseph Center For Special Learning
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
2075 W Norwegian St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-4638
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Pottsville, PA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
489
Students
$5,900
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pottsville)
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
489 Students
273,324 Students
% Students of Color
5%
27%
0.36
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
402 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
77%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
105 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
20%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
54%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$13,243
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pottsville, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Pottsville, PA is Nativity Bvm High School.
How many private schools are located in Pottsville?
5 private schools are located in Pottsville.
How diverse are private schools in Pottsville?
Pottsville private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Pottsville go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Pottsville are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pottsville?
60% of private schools in Pottsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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