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Best Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 1,477 students in Washington County, PA (there are , serving 29,860 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
39% of private schools in Washington County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 1,477
  • Average Tuition: $9,562
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Washington County, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 1,477
  • Average Tuition: $9,562
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Washington County, PA School Trends

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

Map of Central Christian Academy
Central Christian Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
145 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 746-4902
(1)
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Map of John F Kennedy Catholic School
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
111 W Spruce St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-1680
(1)
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Map of Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
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Map of Cornerstone Mennonite School
Cornerstone Mennonite School
Gr: 1-11 | 33 students
Mennonite
783 Cedar Grove Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-0223
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
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First Love Christian Academy Photo
First Love Christian Academy
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-boys (Christian)
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
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The Goddard School - Peters Township Photo
The Goddard School - Peters Township
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
825 E. Mcmurray Road
Venetia, PA 15367
(724) 941-6464
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Map of Gwens Montessori School
Gwens Montessori School
Gr: K-2 | 18 students
Montessori School
860 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-9494
(1)
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Map of Hickory Christian Prechool
Hickory Christian Prechool
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
210 Main Street
Hickory, PA 15340
(724) 356-7337
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Map of Holy Family Learning-washington
Holy Family Learning-washington
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
1530 Hillcrest St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-2104
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Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr #124
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
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Map of McMurray KinderCare
McMurray KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
118 Wilhaven Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 941-4579
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Map of Mel Blount Leadership Academy
Mel Blount Leadership Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
6 Mel Blount Dr
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-2311
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Map of Merakey
Merakey
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
Special Education School
3 Oak St
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2539
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Map of Rainbows End Learning Center
Rainbows End Learning Center
Gr: NS | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
655 Jefferson Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5668
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Map of Smartkids Child Care & Learning Center
Smartkids Child Care & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
161 W Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 229-9110
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Map of Southwood School
Southwood School
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
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Map of Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
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TEC Education Center Photo
TEC Education Center
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Special Education School
330 Central Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
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Map of Transformation Learning
Transformation Learning
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
Specialized Curriculum
3214 Constitution Blvd
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3375
(1)
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[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Ave Maria School
Ave Maria School
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students
Catholic
Po Box 590 - Oak Street
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2226
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Map of Just About Kids
Just About Kids
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
732 E Mcmurray Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 942-3773
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Gr: K-8 | 100 students
Catholic
1111 Main Street
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724) 947-5076
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
200 Murdock St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-7977
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearWashington County Total Schools
202523
202424
202323
202220
202120
202023
201922
201823
201722
201623
201525
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# Students
1,477 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202567126179
202475117172
202371123174
202272150185
202172147180
202075131171
201988138175
201885136172
2017103152180
2016101151178
201594146167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202510%27%34%
20249%27%34%
202310%26%33%
20229%26%33%
20219%25%32%
20209%25%32%
201910%25%31%
20189%25%31%
201716%25%32%
201615%25%32%
201515%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%

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

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202546%53%55%
202446%53%54%
202346%52%54%
202246%52%54%
202146%51%54%
202046%51%54%
201946%51%53%
201846%51%53%
201738%51%53%
201678%51%52%
201585%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025151515
2024161515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161415
2020161415
2019171415
2018181415
2017191415
2016181415
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025121213
202481112
202381011
202281011
202181111
202081111
201981111
201881111
201751110
201651010
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025110012291233
2024110012221230
2023110012211228
2022110012261229
2021110012261229
2020110012211226
2019110012191226
2018110012131226
2017110012131233
2016151213321306
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,562
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$13,422$14,956$15,012
2024$9,562$12,587$13,254
2023$9,562$12,103$12,626
2022$9,562$11,906$12,187
2021$9,562$11,950$11,800
2020$9,562$11,607$11,512
2019$9,562$11,350$11,293
2018$9,562$11,328$11,017
2017$12,344$11,058$10,708
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Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$450$1,785$1,152
2024$450$1,599$1,128
2023$450$1,753$1,156
2022$450$1,706$1,102
2021$450$1,441$1,125
2020$450$1,628$1,217
2019$450$1,834$1,305
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Average % on Financial Aid
93%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202593%45%34%
202493%44%34%
202393%44%34%
202290%43%33%
202190%43%33%
202090%42%32%
201990%40%31%
201890%39%30%
201790%38%30%
201690%37%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$6,357

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$4,000$6,231$7,073
2024$4,000$6,078$6,930
2023$4,000$6,133$6,469
2022$4,000$6,153$6,289
2021$4,000$6,023$6,055
2020$4,000$6,001$5,921
2019$4,000$5,966$5,795
2018$4,000$6,003$5,456
2017$4,000$5,641$5,319
2016$4,000$5,050$5,105
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202590%81%81%
202485%87%85%
202385%86%85%
202285%86%85%
202185%86%85%
202085%86%85%
201985%86%85%
201885%86%85%
201780%86%85%
201680%86%85%
2015100%85%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.600.65
20240.520.590.65
20230.540.590.65
20220.540.590.64
20210.540.590.64
20200.540.580.64
20190.490.570.63
20180.490.570.63
20170.540.540.61
20160.520.540.61
20150.530.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
24 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
66 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20254%10%7%
20244%10%7%
20234%10%8%
20223%10%7%
20213%10%7%
20203%10%8%
20193%10%7%
20183%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
928 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
62%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202562%58%52%
202461%59%52%
202357%59%52%
202255%60%54%
202155%60%54%
202057%61%54%
201965%61%56%
201865%61%56%
201759%64%58%
201662%64%58%
201561%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
460 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
31%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202531%23%26%
202433%23%26%
202337%23%25%
202240%22%25%
202140%22%25%
202038%22%24%
201930%22%24%
201831%21%23%
201734%21%22%
201631%21%22%
201533%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 Washington County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, PA include John F Kennedy Catholic School, Kids World Childcare & Preschool, and Central Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
23 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
39% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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