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Best Elk County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 820 students in Elk County, PA (there are , serving 3,164 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Elk County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
114 Queens Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-4169
Map of St. Marys Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
325 Church St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2665
Map of Elk County Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
600 Maurus St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7800
Map of St. Boniface School
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Catholic
359 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
Map of St. Leo Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
125 Depot Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
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Overview

Category
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
820 Students
273,403 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
24,066 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,900
$13,132

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,354 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
12,728 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
27,068 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
630 Students
159,622 Students
% White Students
77%
58%
# 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
176 Students
65,051 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elk County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Elk County, PA include St. Marys Catholic Elementary School and St. Marys Catholic Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Elk County?
5 private schools are located in Elk County.
How diverse are private schools in Elk County?
Elk County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Elk County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Elk County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elk County?
100% of private schools in Elk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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