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Best Tyrone Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 386 students in Tyrone, PA (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,687 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Tyrone, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Tyrone, PA include St. Matthew Elementary School and Grier School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Tyrone, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Tyrone Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grier School
Grier School Photo
All-girls
(1)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Matthew Elementary School
(Catholic)
1105 Cameron Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3510
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students Tuition listed
Twin Mountain Amish School
(Amish)
200 Homestead Ln
Tyrone, PA 16686
(717) 445-0952
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
White Oak School
(Amish)
Rr 1 Box 342
Tyrone, PA 16686
(717) 442-0952
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Tyrone, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
133 Lone Pine Ln
Tyrone, PA 16686
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tyrone, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Tyrone, PA include St. Matthew Elementary School and Grier School.
How many private schools are located in Tyrone?
4 private schools are located in Tyrone.
What percentage of students in Tyrone go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Tyrone are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tyrone?
75% of private schools in Tyrone are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

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