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Best Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 667 students in Columbia County, PA (there are , serving 8,900 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
80% of private schools in Columbia County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Columbia County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
123 Schoolhouse Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-2977
Map of New Story School
Gr: K-12 | 213 students
Special Education School
218 W 6th St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-5002
Map of Bloomsburg Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
3300 Ridge Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-7661
Greenwood Friends School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Friends
1509 St Rt 254
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5532
Map of Holy Family Consolidated School
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students
Catholic
728 Washington St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-2021
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Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Bald Hill School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
36 Bald Hill Rd
Millville, PA 17846
Map of County Line Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
50b Crawford Rd
Danville, PA 17821
Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students
Baptist
1112 Butternut St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-2951
Map of St. Columba Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
40 E 3rd St
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-5932

Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
667 Students
273,403 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
24,066 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,325
$13,132
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,640
$6,357
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
9,354 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
12,728 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
39 Students
27,068 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
505 Students
159,622 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
119 Students
65,051 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, PA include Columbia County Christian School and New Story School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
5 private schools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
80% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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