Best South Mountain Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 149 students in South Mountain, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 25 public students). 86% of all K-12 students in South Mountain, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).

Private Schools in South Mountain, PA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
All-boys | Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 6
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7440
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Abraxas Youth Center
Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 3
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-3066
Gr: 8-12 | 42 students
Visionquest South Mountain Lodge
All-boys
Po Box 395
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students

Overview

This Town (South Mountain)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
149 Students
273,756 Students
% Average Students of Color
59%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,024 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
80 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
52%
10%
# White Students
62 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
40%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
2 Students
64,737 Students
% of Others Students
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in South Mountain, PA?
3 private schools are located in South Mountain, PA.
What percentage of students in South Mountain go to private school?
86% of all K-12 students in South Mountain are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).

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