For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 200 students in Waynesboro, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,090 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
Private Schools in Waynesboro, PA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
City Light School
(Christian)
127 Cumberland Valley Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 387-8070
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 387-8070
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Noahs Ark Christian Child Care Center
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 S Church St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
213 E Main St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-3221
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-3221
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Tuition listed
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oak Hill School (Closed 2025)
(Brethren)
7760 Burkholder Rd
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-6310
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-6310
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Overview
This Town (Waynesboro)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
200 Students
273,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,295
$14,761
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
112 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
70 Students
64,808 Students
% of Others Students
35%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Waynesboro, PA?
3 private schools are located in Waynesboro, PA.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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