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Best Indiana County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 1,087 students in Indiana County, PA (there are , serving 8,592 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
86% of private schools in Indiana County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
11394 Route 286 Hwy E
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-9411
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The Kiski School Photo
The Kiski School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
1888 Brett Ln
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
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Map of Seeds of Faith Christian Academy
Seeds of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Christian
181 Hudson Road
Creekside, PA 15732
(724) 463-7719
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Map of Ambrose Amish Parochial School
Ambrose Amish Parochial School
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Amish
2393 Brady Rd
Marion Center, PA 15759
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Map of Aultman Baptist Church Academy
Aultman Baptist Church Academy
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Baptist
51 W 4th St
Aultman, PA 15713
(724) 726-8060
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Map of Canoe Ridge Amish School
Canoe Ridge Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
57 Henry Rd
Rossiter, PA 15772
(814) 938-3201
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Map of Dryknob Amish Parochial School
Dryknob Amish Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
533 Dry Knob Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Map of Faith Baptist Church Academy
Faith Baptist Church Academy
Gr: K-11 | 10 students
Baptist
164 Overview Dr
Shelocta, PA 15774
(724) 354-3069
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Map of Hemlock Acres Amish
Hemlock Acres Amish
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Amish
1827 Hemlock Acres Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Map of Hillsdale Mennonite School
Hillsdale Mennonite School
Gr: 1-7 | 24 students
Mennonite
127 Wilgus Rd
Hillsdale, PA 15746
(724) 254-4096
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Map of Hilltop Amish School
Hilltop Amish School
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Amish
549 Mahoning Rd
Marion Center, PA 15759
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Map of Indiana Wesleyan School
Indiana Wesleyan School
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Methodist
18215 Route 403 Hwy N
Dixonville, PA 15734
(724) 254-2000
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Map of Keys Montessori School
Keys Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
695 School St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 349-5680
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Map of Maple Knob
Maple Knob
Gr: 1-9 | 34 students
Amish
1436 Barnard Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
(724) 555-5555
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Map of New Story Schools
New Story Schools
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
334 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-9841
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Map of Oak Grove Parochial School
Oak Grove Parochial School
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Amish
26915 Highway 954 N
Smicksburg, PA 16256
(717) 532-4943
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Map of Owl Hollow Amish School
Owl Hollow Amish School
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
Amish
10 Windows Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Map of Pine Grove Amish School
Pine Grove Amish School
Gr: 1-9 | 30 students
Amish
20858 Route 954 Hwy N
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Map of Pleasant View School
Pleasant View School
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
99 Ridge Rd
Rossiter, PA 15772
(814) 938-6581
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Map of Rocky Ridge Amish School
Rocky Ridge Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
821 Stit Rd
Clymer, PA 15728
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Indiana County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of 347 Kuhns Rd
347 Kuhns Rd
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Amish
300 Brink Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Map of Cresswell Mennonite School
Cresswell Mennonite School
Gr: 1-8 | 16 students
Mennonite
1766 Cresswell Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
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Map of Hickory Hollow School
Hickory Hollow School
Gr: 1-9 | 26 students
Amish
5149 Mahoning Rd
Home, PA 15747
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Map of Pine Ridge Amish School
Pine Ridge Amish School
Gr: 1-9 | 25 students
Amish
797 Weaver Rd
Marion Center, PA 15759
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Map of Pleasant View
Pleasant View
Gr: 1-9 | 27 students
Amish
12365 Stephenson Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Map of Pumpkin Ridge
Pumpkin Ridge
Gr: 1-9 | 27 students
Amish
25930 Route 954 Hwy N
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Map of Rose Valley School
Rose Valley School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
537 Hamilton Rd
Marion Center, PA 15759
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Map of Spring Run School
Spring Run School
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
1121 Bush Rd
Rochester Mills, PA 15771
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Map of West Creek School
West Creek School
Gr: 1-9 | 28 students
Amish
2806 W Creek Rd
Smicksburg, PA 16256
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
28 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearIndiana County Total Schools
202528
202436
202332
20229
20219
202016
201916
201816
201710
201610
201512
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# Students
1,087 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202539126179
202436117172
202336123174
202268150185
202168147180
202048131171
201946138175
201846136172
201766152180
201666151178
201560146167
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% Average Students of Color
21%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202521%27%34%
202422%27%34%
202321%26%33%
202220%26%33%
202120%25%32%
202020%25%32%
201921%25%31%
201821%25%31%
201719%25%32%
201619%25%32%
201519%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20259:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
20227:112:111:1
20217:112:111:1
20208:112:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
20177:112:112:1
20167:112:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202561%53%55%
202419%53%54%
202320%52%54%
202220%52%54%
202120%51%54%
202020%51%54%
201920%51%53%
201820%51%53%
201720%51%53%
201620%51%52%
201520%50%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202581515
202491515
202391515
202291515
202191415
202091415
201991415
201891415
201791415
201691415
201591415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025151213
202421112
202311011
202211011
202111111
202011111
201911111
201811111
201711110
201611010
201511010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,115
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$18,115$14,956$15,012
2024$21,100$12,587$13,254
2023$19,094$12,103$12,626
2022$18,661$11,906$12,187
2021$18,661$11,950$11,800
2020$18,661$11,607$11,512
2019$22,927$11,350$11,293
2018$22,361$11,328$11,017
2017$3,741$11,058$10,708
2016$3,741$10,235$10,356
2015$3,741$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
68%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202568%45%34%
202468%44%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$31,725
$6,357

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$31,725$6,231$7,073
2024$31,725$6,078$6,930
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Average Acceptance Rate
50%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.340.600.65
20240.290.590.65
20230.330.590.65
20220.550.590.64
20210.550.590.64
20200.480.580.64
20190.480.570.63
20180.480.570.63
20170.510.540.61
20160.510.540.61
20150.500.540.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%4%5%
20244%3%5%
20235%4%5%
202210%4%4%
202110%4%4%
20208%3%4%
20198%3%4%
20188%4%4%
20178%3%4%
20168%3%4%
20158%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
30 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20253%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20224%10%7%
20214%10%7%
20204%10%8%
20193%10%7%
20183%10%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
915 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
80%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202580%58%52%
202484%59%52%
202381%59%52%
202263%60%54%
202163%60%54%
202070%61%54%
201969%61%56%
201869%61%56%
201767%64%58%
201667%64%58%
201568%64%58%
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# 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
121 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
11%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndiana County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202511%23%26%
20249%23%26%
202311%23%25%
202221%22%25%
202121%22%25%
202017%22%24%
201918%22%24%
201818%21%23%
201719%21%22%
201619%21%22%
201519%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Indiana County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Indiana County, PA include Seeds of Faith Christian Academy, Calvary Baptist Academy, and The Kiski School.
How many private schools are located in Indiana County?
26 private schools are located in Indiana County.
How diverse are private schools in Indiana County?
Indiana County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Indiana County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Indiana County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indiana County?
86% of private schools in Indiana County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Baptist).
Which private schools in Indiana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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