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Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.

Best Franklin County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 2,055 students in Franklin County, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Franklin County, PA include Cumberland Valley Christian School, Shalom Christian Academy, and Mercersburg Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
69% of private high schools in Franklin County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Top-Ranked Franklin County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland Valley Christian School
Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo - Elementary students work on a science project.
(Christian)
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy Photo
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shalom Christian Academy
Shalom Christian Academy Photo - Shalom Christian Academy's mission statement is "to prepare each student for a life of consequence in the world for the kingdom of God."
(2)
126 Social Island Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 375-2223
Gr: PK-12 | 648 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
All-boys | Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 6
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7440
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Abraxas Youth Center
Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 3
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-3066
Gr: 8-12 | 42 students
Antrim Mennonite School
(Methodist)
414 Zarger Rd
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 360-5483
Gr: 1-10 | 28 students
Calvary Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
559 Overcash Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 360-2231
Gr: 1-10 | 37 students
City Light School
(Christian)
127 Cumberland Valley Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 387-8070
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Emmanuel Christian School
(Mennonite)
2643 Apple Way
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 369-4550
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Living Word Academy
(Christian)
13722 Monterey Ln
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
(717) 794-5561
Gr: PK-9 | 10 students
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
2395 Philadelphia Ave Unit 14
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-1163
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students
Path Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
22279 Back Rd
Doylesburg, PA 17219
(717) 349-7878
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Portico River Brethren School
(Brethren)
5501 Fort Mccord Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-1576
Gr: 1-10 | 46 students
Providence Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 298-8090
Gr: K-10 | 12 students
Shady Grove Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1442 Buchanan Trl E
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-0843
Gr: 1-10 | 141 students
Visionquest South Mountain Lodge
All-boys
Po Box 395
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Franklin County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
22240 Path Valley Road
Doylesburg, PA 17219
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
5992 Rowe Run Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 263-4924
Gr: 1-10 | 45 students
3583 Scotland Rd
Scotland, PA 17254
(717) 251-4080
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students
12583 Lurgan Rd
Orrstown, PA 17244
Gr: 2-8 | 17 students
20447 Path Valley Rd
Dry Run, PA 17220
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
7760 Burkholder Rd
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-6310
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Franklin County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,055 Students
118,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
183 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1283
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,676
$19,133
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,846
Average Acceptance Rate
56%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$422 million
$59.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.54
# American Indian Students
13 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
121 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,549 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
74%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
340 Students
16,136 Students
% of Others Students
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Franklin County, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Franklin County, PA include Cumberland Valley Christian School, Shalom Christian Academy, and Mercersburg Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Franklin County?
16 private high schools are located in Franklin County.
How diverse are private high schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private high schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
69% of private high schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).
Which private high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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