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17901 Pennsylvania Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 489 students in 17901, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,770 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 17901, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 17901, PA is Nativity Bvm High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in 17901, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 17901 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 17901, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 17901, PA is Nativity Bvm High School.
How many private schools are located in 17901?
5 private schools are located in 17901.
How diverse are private schools in 17901?
17901 private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 17901 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 17901 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 17901?
60% of private schools in 17901 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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