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Tamaqua ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 558 students in Tamaqua, PA, 24% of all K-12 students in Tamaqua, PA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Tamaqua, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Tamaqua ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
(1)
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Map of St. Jerome Regional School
St. Jerome Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
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Map of New England Valley Mennonite
New England Valley Mennonite
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
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Tamaqua, PA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
558
Students
+0.4% (+2 students) 10-yr
$4,893
Avg. Tuition
-4.1% (-$207) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
+400.0% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Tamaqua)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,236 Schools
# Students
558 Students
273,403 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025186126179
2024186117172
2023181123174
2022184150185
2021184147180
2020184131171
2019196138175
2018196136172
2017185152180
2016185151178
2015185146167
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% Students of Color
10%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510%27%34%
202410%27%34%
20237%26%33%
20229%26%33%
20219%25%32%
20209%25%32%
201955%25%31%
201855%25%31%
20172%25%32%
20162%25%32%
20152%25%32%
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0.22
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.220.600.65
20240.220.590.65
20230.200.590.65
20220.300.590.64
20210.300.590.64
20200.300.580.64
20190.620.570.63
20180.620.570.63
20170.210.540.61
20160.210.540.61
20150.210.540.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
9,354 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
12,728 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20256%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%9%
20204%4%9%
201947%4%8%
201847%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
27,068 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
491 Students
159,622 Students
% White Students
88%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202588%58%52%
202488%59%52%
202389%59%52%
202283%60%54%
202183%60%54%
202083%61%54%
201939%61%56%
201839%61%56%
201789%64%58%
201689%64%58%
201589%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
15 Students
65,051 Students
% of Others Students
3%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%23%26%
20242%23%26%
20235%23%25%
202210%22%25%
202110%22%25%
202010%22%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%21%23%
20179%21%22%
20169%21%22%
20159%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,066 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202516:111:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%

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

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202565%53%55%
202465%53%54%
202365%52%54%
202265%52%54%
202165%51%54%
202065%51%54%
201965%51%53%
201865%51%53%
201765%51%53%
201665%51%52%
201565%50%52%
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Average Class Size
25 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025201515
2024251515
2023251515
2022251515
2021251415
2020251415
2019251415
2018251415
2017251415
2016251415
2015251415
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202591213
202421112
202321011
202221011
202121111
202021111
201921111
201821111
201721110
201621010
201521010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,893
$13,132

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTamaqua, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$11,595$14,956$15,012
2024$5,100$12,587$13,254
2023$5,100$12,103$12,626
2022$5,100$11,906$12,187
2021$5,100$11,950$11,800
2020$5,100$11,607$11,512
2019$5,100$11,350$11,293
2018$5,100$11,328$11,017
2017$5,100$11,058$10,708
2016$5,100$10,235$10,356
2015$5,100$9,938$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tamaqua, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Tamaqua, PA include Marian Catholic High School and St. Jerome Regional School.
How many private schools are located in Tamaqua?
3 private schools are located in Tamaqua.
What percentage of students in Tamaqua go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Tamaqua are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tamaqua?
100% of private schools in Tamaqua are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Mennonite).

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