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Best Schuylkill County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,238 students in Schuylkill County, PA (there are 38 public schools, serving 19,034 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Marian Catholic High School, St. Jerome Regional School, and Nativity Bvm High School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Schuylkill County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Top-Ranked Schuylkill County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marian Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nativity Bvm High School
Nativity Bvm High School Photo
(Catholic)
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assumption BVM School
(Catholic)
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Perception Training Center
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Perception Training Center, Inc.
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
St. Joseph Center For Special Learning
Special Education School (Catholic)
2075 W Norwegian St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-4638
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
St. Nicholas School
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Songbird Hollow Amish School
(Amish)
26 Quaker Dr
Hegins, PA 17938
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
South Mountain View School
(Amish)
103 School House Dr
Spring Glen, PA 17978
(717) 442-0952
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
29 S Catawissa Street
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-2668
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
20 South Richard Street
Girardville, PA 17935
(570) 276-6568
Gr: K-6 | 114 students
35 N Cleveland St
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 929-1442
Gr: K-9 | 142 students
214 Valley Street
Port Carbon, PA 17965
(570) 622-3063
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
233 W Cherry St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2937
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students

Overview

This County (Schuylkill County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,238 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
88 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,397
$14,817
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
15 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,041 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
82%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
254 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
163 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
13%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Schuylkill County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Marian Catholic High School, St. Jerome Regional School, and Nativity Bvm High School.
How many private schools are located in Schuylkill County?
12 private schools are located in Schuylkill County.
How diverse are private schools in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Schuylkill County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Schuylkill County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Schuylkill County?
75% of private schools in Schuylkill County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
Which private schools in Schuylkill County are often viewed compared to one another?

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