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Best Blair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,135 students in Blair County, PA (there are , serving 15,976 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
59% of private schools in Blair County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,135
  • Average Tuition: $19,028
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Blair County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,135
  • Average Tuition: $19,028
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Blair County, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Blair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Altoona Central Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Grier School Photo
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)
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
Map of Holy Trinity Elementary Holidaysburg Campus
Gr: PK-4 | 98 students
Catholic
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-6112
Map of Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Catholic
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Map of Penn-mont Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
131 Holliday Hills Dr
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-8801
Map of St. Matthew Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students
Catholic
1105 Cameron Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3510
Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
731 Patrick Ln
Newry, PA 16665
(814) 695-3819
Map of Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Map of Blair County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
925 Blacks Lane
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 696-3702
Map of Emmanuel Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 10 students
Baptist
480 Emmanuel Dr
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5291
Great Commission Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
(3)
Map of Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Map of Merakey Education Center
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Map of Merakey Education Center - East Freedom
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
2879 Everett Rd
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 696-3390
Map of Shady Grove School
Gr: 1-9 | 39 students
Mennonite
467 Cranberry Rd
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 793-9500
Map of Soaring Heights School
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students
Special Education School
400 Lakemont Park Blvd Ste 300
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 414-3903
Map of Tender Love For Children Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1401 12th Avenue 1st Lutheran Ch
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-3816
Map of White Oak School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
Rr 1 Box 342
Tyrone, PA 16686
(717) 442-0952
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Blair County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Altoona Central Catholic School 13th
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1400 13th Street
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 944-1250
Map of Canton Country School
Gr: 1-9 | 21 students
Amish
Rr 1 Box 5240
Canton, PA 17724
Map of Faith Tabernacle School
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Christian
439 5th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-4412
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School-altoona Elmntry Cmps
Gr: PK-4 | 139 students
Catholic
424 Wopsononock Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 381-7011
Map of Living Water Christian Academy
Gr: 2-11 | 5 students
Pentecostal
1960 William Penn Hwy
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2870
Map of Lone Pine School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
133 Lone Pine Ln
Tyrone, PA 16686
Map of Shady Pond School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
501 Golf Course Rd
Altoona, PA 16601

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
22 Schools
# Students
2,135 Students
273,753 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
225 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,028
$14,954
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,350
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,925
$6,357
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$25 million
$53.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
127 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
45 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,664 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
76%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
316 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Blair County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Blair County, PA include Grier School, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, and Altoona Central Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Blair County?
20 private schools are located in Blair County.
How diverse are private schools in Blair County?
Blair County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Blair County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Blair County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Blair County?
59% of private schools in Blair County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Blair County are often viewed compared to one another?

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