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Best Adams County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,092 students in Adams County, PA (there are , serving 12,605 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Adams County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Adams County, PA include St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Adams County Christian Academy, and Delone Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
82% of private schools in Adams County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Adams County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Delone Catholic High School
Delone Catholic High School Photo - Delone Catholic Squires graduate prepared to lead, prepared to serve, and prepared for life as "Doers of the Word (James 1:22)."
(Catholic)
(10)
140 South Oxford Avenue
Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344
(717) 637-5969
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adams County Christian Academy
Adams County Christian Academy Photo - Our teachers inspire students to develop a desire to learn about and explore God's world.
(Christian)
(1)
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Photo - School Campus
(Catholic)
(2)
465 Table Rock Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forest Lane Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
850 Red Bridge Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 752-0937
Gr: 1-9 | 16 students
Freedom Christian Schools
(Christian)
3185 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School
Gettysburg Seventh-day Adventist Church School Photo - .
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1493 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 338-0313
Gr: 1-9 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Hanover Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
3080 York Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 465-5096
Gr: 1-9 | 29 students
Hoffman Academy
Special Education School
(1)
815 Orphanage Road
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-7148
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Jil Christian School
(Christian)
3425 Chambersburg Rd
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 337-1635
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Paradise School
Special Education School
6156 W Canal Rd
Abbottstown, PA 17301
(717) 259-9537
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
316 North St.
Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344
(717) 637-3135
Gr: 3-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Adams County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
99 Weaver Ln
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
101 N Peter St
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2061
Gr: NS-8 | 105 students
6719 Davidsburg Rd
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 292-6426
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Zwingli Christian School (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
403 W King St
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 259-7449
Gr: PK-K | 89 students

Overview

This County (Adams County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,092 Students
273,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
113 Teachers
23,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1099
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,750
$14,799
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,100
$6,284
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$2.5 million
$56.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
47 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,221 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
85%
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
100 Students
64,185 Students
% of Others Students
7%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Adams County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Adams County, PA include St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Adams County Christian Academy, and Delone Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Adams County?
11 private schools are located in Adams County.
How diverse are private schools in Adams County?
Adams County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
82% of private schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?

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