Best Somerset Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 210 students in Somerset, PA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,967 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Somerset, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Somerset, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Schools in Somerset, PA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Christian)
141 Forward Blvd
Somerset, PA 15501
(661) 333-0016
Gr: 1-11 | 16 students
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
433 W Church Street
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6662
Gr: K-6 | 115 students
Somerset Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
708 Stoystown Rd Ste 2
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-1960
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Somerset)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
210 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,725
$14,817

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
27,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
179 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
85%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
26 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Somerset, PA?
3 private schools are located in Somerset, PA.
What percentage of students in Somerset go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Somerset are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset?
100% of private schools in Somerset are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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