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Best Schuylkill County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,242 students in Schuylkill County, PA (there are 38 public schools, serving 19,034 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Schuylkill County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
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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 St. Jerome Regional School
St. Jerome Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
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Map of Assumption BVM School
Assumption BVM School
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
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Map of New England Valley Mennonite
New England Valley Mennonite
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
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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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Map of St. Nicholas School
St. Nicholas School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
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Shenandoah Christian School Photo
Shenandoah Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
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Map of Songbird Hollow Amish School
Songbird Hollow Amish School
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
Amish
26 Quaker Dr
Hegins, PA 17938
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Map of South Mountain View School
South Mountain View School
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
103 School House Dr
Spring Glen, PA 17978
(717) 442-0952
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Schuylkill County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Catholic
29 S Catawissa Street
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-2668
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Map of Immaculate Heart School
Immaculate Heart School
Gr: K-6 | 114 students
Catholic
20 South Richard Street
Girardville, PA 17935
(570) 276-6568
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Map of Mcadoo Catholic Elementary School
Mcadoo Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 142 students
Catholic
35 N Cleveland St
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 929-1442
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Map of St. Stephen Regional School
St. Stephen Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
214 Valley Street
Port Carbon, PA 17965
(570) 622-3063
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Map of Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Catholic
233 W Cherry St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2937
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSchuylkill County Total Schools
202512
202412
202312
20229
202110
202012
201911
201813
201713
201614
201517
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# Students
1,242 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025103126179
2024106117172
2023110123174
2022126150185
2021132147180
2020123131171
2019132138175
2018133136172
2017140152180
2016133151178
2015123146167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20258%27%34%
20247%27%34%
20238%26%33%
202227%26%33%
202126%25%32%
202026%25%32%
201949%25%31%
201855%25%31%
201725%25%32%
201625%25%32%
201523%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
88 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202514:111:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%

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

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202575%53%55%
202475%53%54%
202365%52%54%
202265%52%54%
202165%51%54%
202065%51%54%
201965%51%53%
201865%51%53%
201765%51%53%
201665%51%52%
201538%50%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025191515
2024231515
2023251515
2022251515
2021251415
2020251415
2019251415
2018181415
2017251415
2016251415
2015201415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202571213
202441112
202321011
202221011
202121111
202021111
201921111
201821111
201721110
201621010
201521010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,397
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$9,317$14,956$15,012
2024$6,450$12,587$13,254
2023$5,100$12,103$12,626
2022$5,100$11,906$12,187
2021$5,100$11,950$11,800
2020$5,100$11,607$11,512
2019$5,100$11,350$11,293
2018$5,100$11,328$11,017
2017$5,100$11,058$10,708
2016$5,100$10,235$10,356
2015$3,800$9,938$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
87%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202587%81%81%
2024100%87%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.310.600.65
20240.310.590.65
20230.340.590.65
20220.560.590.64
20210.550.590.64
20200.520.580.64
20190.630.570.63
20180.650.570.63
20170.480.540.61
20160.490.540.61
20150.460.540.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
38 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20203%4%9%
201922%4%8%
201825%4%8%
20177%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20156%4%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20231%10%8%
202210%10%7%
20219%10%7%
20208%10%8%
20197%10%7%
20186%10%7%
20176%9%7%
20166%9%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
1,041 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
82%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202582%58%52%
202482%59%52%
202380%59%52%
202261%60%54%
202162%60%54%
202066%61%54%
201955%61%56%
201851%61%56%
201770%64%58%
201669%64%58%
201571%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
167 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSchuylkill County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202513%23%26%
202413%23%26%
202313%23%25%
202224%22%25%
202123%22%25%
202021%22%24%
201916%22%24%
201818%21%23%
201716%21%22%
201617%21%22%
201517%20%21%
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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 St. Jerome Regional School, Nativity Bvm High School, and Marian Catholic 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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