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Venango County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 430 students in Venango County, PA (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,542 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
86% of private schools in Venango County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Venango County (2026-27)

Map of Christian Life Academy
Christian Life Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3973 State Rr 257 Ste 1
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-9360
(2)
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Map of Coal Valley School
Coal Valley School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
253 Bailey Rd
Emlenton, PA 16373
(814) 385-1094
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
235 Horsecreek Road
Seneca, PA 16346
(181) 467-7517
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Map of Mealy Amish School
Mealy Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
495 Kapp Ln
Venus, PA 16364
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Map of Pathways Education Center
Pathways Education Center
Gr: 5-12 | 71 students
370 Seneca St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 678-0093
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Map of St. Stephen School
St. Stephen School
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Catholic
214 Reed St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3098
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Map of Zacheral Amish School
Zacheral Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
408 Lake Lucy Road
Tionesta, PA 16353
(717) 442-0952
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Venango County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Catholic
952 Buffalo St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8689
(1)
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Map of Venango Catholic High School
Venango Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Catholic
1505 West First Street
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3098
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
430 Students
273,216 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average Class Size
7 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1233

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,500
$13,229

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
349 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Venango County, PA?
7 private schools are located in Venango County, PA.
How diverse are private schools in Venango County?
Venango County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Venango County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Venango County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Venango County?
86% of private schools in Venango County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Venango County are often viewed compared to one another?

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