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Best Mercer County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 1,427 students in Mercer County, PA (there are , serving 13,128 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, PA 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%.
90% of private schools in Mercer County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grove City Christian Academy
Grove City Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
301 North Madison Avenue
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5253
Gr: NS-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Kennedy Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2120 Shenango Valley Fwy
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 15 students
12 N. Diamond St. -Campus 1, 21 S. Maysville Rd.- Campus 2
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8336
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. John Paul Ii Elementary School
(Catholic)
2335 Highland Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 392-2205
Gr: PK-6 | 211 students
Shenango Valley Faith Academy
(Christian)
192 N Oakland Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 383-3043
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American English Institute
Special Program Emphasis
10 Penn Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 885-1136
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1033 N Perry Hwy
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 475-4971
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students
Carlton Amish School
(Amish)
709 Carlton Rd
Carlton, PA 16311
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Creative Learning Christian School
(Christian)
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Crossroads 草榴社区 Academic Boys School
Special Program Emphasis
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Fairview School
(Amish)
83 Furnace Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
(724) 718-7234
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Green Meadow Parochial School
(Amish)
38 Breese Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
(724) 475-2571
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Hilltop Amish School
(Amish)
972 Skunk Run Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
21 S Maysville Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8338
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Meadow Valley Christian School
(Amish)
497 Coal Hill Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 456-2380
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Orchard Hill School
(Amish)
450 Orchard Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 992-8864
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students Tuition listed
Pleasant View School
(Amish)
1585 District Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
(724) 000-0000
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
80 N High St
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-7050
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Shady Maple Amish Parochial
(Amish)
93 School Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Shenango Valley Faith Academy
Shenango Valley Faith Academy Photo - Our students develop lifelong friendships!
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stoneboro Wesleyan Methodist School
(Methodist)
(2)
947 Fredonia Rd
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-3319
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Mercer County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
460 Kennard Atlantic Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
47 Dutch Lane
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Gr: 1-7 | 23 students
108 Osborn Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
446 Cranberry Rd
Hadley, PA 16130
(814) 462-4964
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
1864 A N Vernon Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
760 E State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-8382
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
699 Stambaugh Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 347-5655
Gr: NS | 12 students
Sunny Meadow School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Amish)
2060 County Line Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
Gr: 1-9 | 27 students
1818a N Vernon Rd
Fredonia, PA 16124
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
22 Summers Ln
Jackson Center, PA 16133
Gr: 2-7 | 24 students

Overview

This County (Mercer County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,427 Students
273,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
23,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,910
$14,799
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,284
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$56.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
69 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
943 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
72%
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
209 Students
64,185 Students
% of Others Students
16%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Mercer County, PA?
How many private schools are located in Mercer County?
21 private schools are located in Mercer County.
How diverse are private schools in Mercer County?
Mercer County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mercer County?
90% of private schools in Mercer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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