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Pottsville ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 489 students in Pottsville, PA, 11% of all K-12 students in Pottsville, PA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private schools in Pottsville, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pottsville ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Nativity Bvm High School Photo
Nativity Bvm High School
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
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Map of Assumption BVM School
Assumption BVM School
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Catholic
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
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Map of Perception Training Center
Perception Training Center
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
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Map of The Perception Training Center, Inc.
The Perception Training Center, Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
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Map of St. Joseph Center For Special Learning
St. Joseph Center For Special Learning
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
2075 W Norwegian St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-4638
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Pottsville, PA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
489
Students
-12.5% (-70 students) 10-yr
$5,900
Avg. Tuition
-24.4% (-$1,900) 1-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-10.0% (-2 students) 1-yr
6%
Students of Color
-70.0% (-14.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pottsville)
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,238 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearPottsville, PA Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20165
20155
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# Students
489 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202598126179
2024104117172
2023106123174
2022114150185
2021114147180
2020114131171
201995138175
201895136172
2017127152180
2016112151178
2015112146167
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% Students of Color
6%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20256%27%34%
20243%27%34%
20239%26%33%
202259%26%33%
202159%25%32%
202059%25%32%
201957%25%31%
201857%25%31%
201720%25%32%
201620%25%32%
201520%25%32%
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0.36
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.360.600.65
20240.360.590.65
20230.400.590.65
20220.680.590.64
20210.680.590.64
20200.680.580.64
20190.660.570.63
20180.660.570.63
20170.640.540.61
20160.640.540.61
20150.640.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20234%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20231%10%8%
202224%10%7%
202124%10%7%
202024%10%8%
201925%10%7%
201825%10%7%
201719%9%7%
201618%9%7%
201518%9%8%
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# White Students
402 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
77%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202577%58%52%
202477%59%52%
202376%59%52%
202232%60%54%
202132%60%54%
202032%61%54%
201942%61%56%
201842%61%56%
201746%64%58%
201648%64%58%
201548%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
105 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
20%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202520%23%26%
202420%23%26%
202316%23%25%
202240%22%25%
202140%22%25%
202040%22%24%
201932%22%24%
201832%21%23%
201734%21%22%
201633%21%22%
201533%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514:111:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202585%53%55%
202485%53%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025181515
2024201515
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202551213
202451112
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,900
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$5,900$14,956$15,012
2024$7,800$12,587$13,254
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearPottsville, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025100%81%81%
2024100%87%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pottsville, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Pottsville, PA is Nativity Bvm High School.
How many private schools are located in Pottsville?
5 private schools are located in Pottsville.
How diverse are private schools in Pottsville?
Pottsville private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Pottsville go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Pottsville are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pottsville?
60% of private schools in Pottsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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