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Harrisburg Academy Photo - Middle School students headed to the Susquehanna River for a Science Field Trip.

Best Cumberland County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private preschools serving 2,329 students in Cumberland County, PA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, PA include Saint Patrick School, Dickinson College Children's Center, and Harrisburg Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
30% of private preschools in Cumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Cumberland County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dickinson College Children's Center
Dickinson College Children's Center Photo - Morning Meeting Time includes: word wall, daily schedule, calendar, days of school counting chart, and weather chart. Technology also offered throughout the day.
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg Academy
Harrisburg Academy Photo - Upper School Students take a moment to discuss the period's lecture.
(6)
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Patrick School
Saint Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
21st Street KinderCare
21st Street KinderCare Photo - 21st Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
457 N. 21st St.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-4404
Gr: NS-PK
Al-huda
Al-huda Photo - Al-Huda School 2021-22
(Islamic)
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Brookside Montessori School
Montessori School
3708 Rosemont Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-9517
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Building Blockz Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1871 Center St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-1471
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Camp Hill KinderCare
Camp Hill KinderCare Photo - Come join our Family at Camp Hill KinderCare!
Daycare / Preschool
3715 Kohler Pl
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-4934
Gr: NS-PK | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carlisle Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 E Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-1528
Gr: PK-K | 104 students Tuition listed
Carlisle KinderCare
Carlisle KinderCare Photo - Carlisle KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
14 Brookwood Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0881
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
The Childrens Garden Of St. Johns Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
44 W Main St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 385-9344
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
777 West North Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
East Pennsboro KinderCare
East Pennsboro KinderCare Photo - East Pennsboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
730 Wertzville Rd
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-1720
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4955 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 728-3070
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7680
Gr: NS-K
Grace Way Children Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
4205 Carlisle Pike
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-2220
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Helicopter visit on our soccer field
(Baptist)
(5)
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township
Daycare / Preschool
188 Woods Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-0111
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Mechanicsburg KinderCare
Mechanicsburg KinderCare Photo - Mechanicsburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Gr: NS-PK | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Mechanicsburg Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Gr: K | 13 students
Oakwood Baptist Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(1)
4315 Chestnut Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7308
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Tender Years
Daycare / Preschool
203 House Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7113
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Tender Years - Mechanicsburg
Daycare / Preschool
201 Bryant St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 590-5070
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Cumberland County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4735 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-6142
Gr: 5-9 | 10 students
797 Walnut Bottom Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-5400
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
120 Chestnut Grove Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-9514
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
3400 Market St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7261
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
11 Fairview Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
297 Goodhart Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 530-1319
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
350 Peiper Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 532-5744
Gr: 1-9 | 38 students
535 Shippensburg Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-7987
Gr: 2-9 | 37 students
30 Horn Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 776-4902
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students

Overview

This County (Cumberland County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,329 Students
176,464 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
142 Teachers
13,951 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,975
$12,733
Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$1,634
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
41%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$54.32 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
112 Students
5,462 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
87 Students
14,739 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
852 Students
90,408 Students
% White Students
36%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
158 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
1,282 Students
56,369 Students
% of Others Students
54%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, PA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Cumberland County, PA include Saint Patrick School, Dickinson College Children's Center, and Harrisburg Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Cumberland County?
23 private preschools are located in Cumberland County.
How diverse are private preschools in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Cumberland County?
30% of private preschools in Cumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Islamic).
Which private preschools in Cumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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