Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 1,481 students in Washington County, PA (there are 58 public schools, serving 29,860 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
39% of private schools in Washington County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 1,481
  • Average Tuition: $11,529
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 93%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Washington County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 1,481
  • Average Tuition: $11,529
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 93%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Washington County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Central Christian Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
(1)
First Love Christian Academy Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-boys (Christian)
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Map of Holy Family Learning-washington
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
1530 Hillcrest St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-2104
Map of John F Kennedy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
111 W Spruce St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-1680
(1)
Map of Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
Map of Cornerstone Mennonite School
Gr: 1-11 | 33 students
Mennonite
783 Cedar Grove Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-0223
Map of Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
The Goddard School - Peters Township Photo
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
825 E. Mcmurray Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
Map of Gwens Montessori School
Gr: K-2 | 18 students
Montessori School
860 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-9494
(1)
Map of Hickory Christian Prechool
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
210 Main Street
Hickory, PA 15340
(724) 356-7337
Kindercare Learning Center Photo
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr #124
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Map of McMurray KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
Map of Mel Blount Leadership Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
6 Mel Blount Dr
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-2311
Map of Merakey
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
Special Education School
3 Oak St
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2539
Map of Rainbows End Learning Center
Gr: NS | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
655 Jefferson Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5668
Map of Smartkids Child Care & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
161 W Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 229-9110
Map of Southwood School
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Map of Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
TEC Education Center Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Special Education School
330 Central Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
Map of Transformation Learning
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
Specialized Curriculum
3214 Constitution Blvd
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3375
(1)
Map of Tri-State Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
750 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-8722
Washington Hospital Kindercare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
63-67 Wilson Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-0331
Map of Washington Hospital KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
63-67 Wilson Ave.
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-0331
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ave Maria School
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students
Catholic
Po Box 590 - Oak Street
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2226
Map of Just About Kids
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
732 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 942-3773
Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: K-8 | 100 students
Catholic
1111 Main Street
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-5076
Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
200 Murdock St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-7977

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 1 in Washington County, from 23 in 2016 to 23 in 2025, after dipping to 20 in 2021.
# Students
1,481 Students
273,324 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average size down 34 students in Washington County, private schools fell from 101 in 2016 to 67 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
10%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
127 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 3 in Washington County private schools, from 15:1 in 2016 to 12:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1233

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,529
$13,243
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
93%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$6,819
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up slightly in Washington County private schools, from 0.49 in 2019 to 0.52 in 2025, while Pennsylvania rose to 0.60.
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
66 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
928 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
62%
58%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 3 points in Washington County private schools, from 65% in 2019 to 62% in 2025, while Pennsylvania fell to 58%.
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
464 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
31%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share down 9 points in Washington County private schools, from 40% in 2021 to 31% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, PA include Central Christian Academy, John F Kennedy Catholic School, and First Love Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
23 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
39% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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