Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project

Best State College Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 151 students in State College, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
25% of private high schools in State College, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private High Schools in State College, PA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Prep High School
Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project
(Christian)
848 Science Park Road
State College, PA 16803
(814) 867-1177
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwestern Human Services
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Nw Human Services Autism School
Special Education School
3020 Research Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Nittany Preschool (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1500 E Branch Rd
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-3938
Gr: PK-K | 54 students

Overview

This Town (State College)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
151 Students
118,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,846
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
5%
11%
# White Students
113 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
75%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
27 Students
16,136 Students
% of Others Students
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in State College, PA?
4 private high schools are located in State College, PA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in State College?
25% of private high schools in State College are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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