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Best Schuylkill County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 670 students in Schuylkill County, PA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Schuylkill County, PA is St. Jerome Regional School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
86% of private elementary schools in Schuylkill County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Schuylkill County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
670 Students
206,333 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
18,874 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,193
$13,067
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
7,535 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
10,160 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,293 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
587 Students
129,333 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
182 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
56 Students
39,036 Students
% of Others Students
8%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Schuylkill County, PA is St. Jerome Regional School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Schuylkill County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Schuylkill County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Schuylkill County?
86% of private elementary schools in Schuylkill County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

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