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Tamaqua Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 558 students in Tamaqua, PA, 24% of all K-12 students in Tamaqua, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Tamaqua, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tamaqua Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
(1)
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Map of St. Jerome Regional School
St. Jerome Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
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Map of New England Valley Mennonite
New England Valley Mennonite
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
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Tamaqua, PA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
558
Students
$5,100
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tamaqua)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,232 Schools
# Students
558 Students
272,293 Students
% Students of Color
10%
27%
0.22
0.60
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
9,349 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
12,721 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
27,063 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
491 Students
159,355 Students
% White Students
88%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
65,227 Students
% of Others Students
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
25 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$14,467

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tamaqua, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Tamaqua, PA include Marian Catholic High School and St. Jerome Regional School.
How many private schools are located in Tamaqua?
3 private schools are located in Tamaqua.
What percentage of students in Tamaqua go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Tamaqua are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tamaqua?
100% of private schools in Tamaqua are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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