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Tyrone Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 386 students in Tyrone, PA, 19% of all K-12 students in Tyrone, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private schools in Tyrone, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tyrone Private Schools (2026-27)

Grier School Photo
Grier School
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(1)
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Map of St. Matthew Elementary School
St. Matthew Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students
Catholic
1105 Cameron Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3510
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Map of Twin Mountain Amish School
Twin Mountain Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
200 Homestead Ln
Tyrone, PA 16686
(717) 445-0952
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Map of White Oak School
White Oak School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
Rr 1 Box 342
Tyrone, PA 16686
(717) 442-0952
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Tyrone, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lone Pine School
Lone Pine School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
133 Lone Pine Ln
Tyrone, PA 16686
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Tyrone, PA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
386
Students
$55,900
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tyrone)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
386 Students
273,324 Students
% Students of Color
46%
27%
0.59
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
26%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
25 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
228 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
58%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
23 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
6%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,900
$13,243
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,350
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$6,819
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$54.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
31 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tyrone, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Tyrone, PA include Grier School and St. Matthew Elementary 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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