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Best Northumberland County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,634 students in Northumberland County, PA (there are , serving 10,552 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Northumberland County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Meadowbrook Christian School
Meadowbrook Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Methodist
363 Stamm Rd
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-2638
(1)
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Map of Northumberland Christian School
Northumberland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
(2)
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students
Catholic
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
(1)
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Map of Cherrytown School
Cherrytown School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
1145 Cherry Town Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(570) 758-1543
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Maranatha Mennonite Christian School Photo
Maranatha Mennonite Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 141 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Mennonite
1485 Plotts Rd
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 649-5141
(2)
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Map of Meadowview Christian Academy
Meadowview Christian Academy
Gr: NS-7 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
216 Tulip Rd
Paxinos, PA 17860
(570) 644-1573
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St. Louis De Montfort Academy Photo
St. Louis De Montfort Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1
All-boys (Catholic)
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
(14)
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Map of Schwaben Creek School
Schwaben Creek School
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Amish
539 Amish School Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 847-4779
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Map of Spring View Amish School
Spring View Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
1276 Seagrave Dr
Watsontown, PA 17777
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Sunbury Christian Academy Photo
Sunbury Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
(1)
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Map of Sunny Slope Amish Paroch School
Sunny Slope Amish Paroch School
Gr: 1-7 | 13 students
Amish
1110 Comly Rd
Turbotville, PA 17772
(717) 442-0952
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Map of Sunrise View School
Sunrise View School
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
256 Range Rd
Dornsife, PA 17823
(717) 362-8754
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Northumberland County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Limestone Mennonite Parochial School
Limestone Mennonite Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Mennonite
98 Chapel Rd
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 649-6648
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Map of Queen Of Peace School
Queen Of Peace School
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Catholic
201 N Shamokin Street
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 644-0502
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Map of St. Monica School
St. Monica School
Gr: PK-8
Catholic
109 Market St
Sunbury, PA 17801
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Map of Sunny Crest School
Sunny Crest School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Amish
8023 State Road 54
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-4692
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Map of Transfiguration Elementary School
Transfiguration Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
129 N Shamokin Street
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 648-6435
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearNorthumberland County Total Schools
202513
202414
202313
20226
20217
202012
201912
201813
20178
201610
201513
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# Students
1,634 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025126126179
2024120117172
2023123123174
2022228150185
2021203147180
2020125131171
2019127138175
2018120136172
2017181152180
2016168151178
2015130146167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254%27%34%
20245%27%34%
20234%26%33%
20226%26%33%
20216%25%32%
20206%25%32%
20196%25%31%
20186%25%31%
20176%25%32%
201610%25%32%
201511%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
138 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
54%

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

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202545%53%55%
202445%53%54%
202345%52%54%
202245%52%54%
202145%51%54%
202045%51%54%
201945%51%53%
201845%51%53%
201745%51%53%
201645%51%52%
201535%50%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025121515
2024111515
2023111515
2022131515
2021111415
2020111415
2019111415
2018111415
2017121415
2016101415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202541213
202441112
202341011
202241011
202141111
202041111
201941111
201841111
201741110
201641010
201531010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,023
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$10,543$14,956$15,012
2019$4,900$11,350$11,293
2018$4,900$11,328$11,017
2017$4,000$11,058$10,708
2016$4,100$10,235$10,356
2015$4,100$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
46%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202546%45%34%
202446%44%34%
202346%44%34%
202246%43%33%
202146%43%33%
202046%42%32%
201946%40%31%
201846%39%30%
201746%38%30%
201646%37%29%
201546%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,357

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$6,231$7,073
2024$1,000$6,078$6,930
2023$1,000$6,133$6,469
2022$1,150$6,153$6,289
2021$1,000$6,023$6,055
2020$1,000$6,001$5,921
2019$1,000$5,966$5,795
2018$1,000$6,003$5,456
2017$1,000$5,641$5,319
2016$1,000$5,050$5,105
2015$1,000$4,895$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
74%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202574%81%81%
202492%87%85%
202392%86%85%
202299%86%85%
202192%86%85%
202085%86%85%
201985%86%85%
201885%86%85%
201785%86%85%
201692%86%85%
201592%85%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.390.600.65
20240.400.590.65
20230.380.590.65
20220.490.590.64
20210.470.590.64
20200.440.580.64
20190.460.570.63
20180.450.570.63
20170.470.540.61
20160.480.540.61
20150.380.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
23 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
1,239 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
76%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202576%58%52%
202475%59%52%
202376%59%52%
202264%60%54%
202167%60%54%
202070%61%54%
201969%61%56%
201870%61%56%
201767%64%58%
201668%64%58%
201577%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
338 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
21%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthumberland County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202521%23%26%
202422%23%26%
202321%23%25%
202232%22%25%
202129%22%25%
202026%22%24%
201927%22%24%
201826%21%23%
201730%21%22%
201624%21%22%
201515%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Northumberland County, PA include Northumberland Christian School, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School, and Meadowbrook Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Northumberland County?
12 private schools are located in Northumberland County.
How diverse are private schools in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Northumberland County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Northumberland County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northumberland County?
100% of private schools in Northumberland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).
Which private schools in Northumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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