Johnstown Christian School Photo - Starting in Grade 4, students can learn an instrument. We offer elementary, middle school and high school band. Students perform at our All-School Christmas Concert and at the Spring Band Concert that is a side-by-side with the Somerset County Band.

Best Somerset County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 667 students in Somerset County, PA (there are 28 public schools, serving 7,931 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Somerset County, PA is Johnstown Christian School.
100% of private schools in Somerset County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Top-Ranked Somerset County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Johnstown Christian School
Johnstown Christian School Photo - High School students participate in a Leadership Conference annually.
(Christian)
(1)
125 Christian School Rd
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Christian)
141 Forward Blvd
Somerset, PA 15501
(661) 333-0016
Gr: 1-11 | 16 students
Cross Road Special School
Special Education School (Amish)
761 Springs Road
Springs, PA 15562
(814) 662-4330
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
6518 Mount Davis Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Maple Ridge Parochial School
(Amish)
582 Kinsinger Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-9168
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Maple Ridge School
(Brethren)
164 Hill Top Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 444-8810
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students
3047 Rockdale Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-9701
Gr: 1-7 | 25 students
Mountain View Christian School
(Mennonite)
1751 Springs Rd.
Springs, PA 15562
(814) 662-2607
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students Tuition listed
Oakgrove Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
1289 Murray Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Gr: 1-7 | 18 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
Stonybrook School
(Amish)
1541 Corner Stone Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 267-6256
Gr: 1-7 | 19 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Somerset County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
664 Springs Road
Springs, PA 15562
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Warrens Mill Road
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Gr: 2-9 | 15 students
3084 Greenville Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
5510 Mt Davis Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
550 Niverton Rd
Salisbury, PA 15558
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
717 Coal Run Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Gr: 1-7 | 16 students
260 Stonybrook Road
Friedens, PA 15541
Gr: 1-7 | 22 students
265 Oak Dale Rd
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-4493
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students
7012 Mount Davis Road
Meyersdale, PA 15552
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
486 Davis Rd
Salisbury, PA 15558
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
667 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1229

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,863
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
45%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
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
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
546 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
81%
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
117 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Somerset County, PA is Johnstown Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Somerset County?
12 private schools are located in Somerset County.
How diverse are private schools in Somerset County?
Somerset County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerset County?
100% of private schools in Somerset County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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