Cathedral Preparatory School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Erie
Erie, PA
A+Overall grade665 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Erie, PA
18 private schools in Erie, PA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Erie, PA
A-Overall grade416 students12 students per teacher
St. George Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade377 students21 students per teacher
Our Lady of Peace Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade335 students17 students per teacher
St. Luke School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 Catholic schools in Erie
Erie, PA
BOverall grade253 students14 students per teacher
St. Jude School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Erie
Erie, PA
AOverall grade208 students11 students per teacher
Bethel Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Erie
Erie, PA
BOverall grade173 students13 students per teacher
Erie First Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Erie
Erie, PA
BOverall grade173 students10 students per teacher
St. James Elementary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Erie since at least 2011
Erie, PA
B+Overall grade166 students14 students per teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
Erie, PA
BOverall grade156 students16 students per teacher
Erie Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12
Erie, PA
B+Overall grade148 students9 students per teacher
Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest special education school in Erie
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade134 students7 students per teacher
Elizabeth Lee Black Barber National Institute
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Erie
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade134 students6 students per teacher
Luther Memorial Academy
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Erie
Erie, PA
AOverall grade92 students9 students per teacher
Community Country Day School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
Erie, PA
A-Overall grade67 students8 students per teacher
Triumphant Life Christian Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Erie, PA
AOverall grade8 students2 students per teacher
South Hills Child Development Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Erie, PA
A-Overall grade7 students7 students per teacher
Montessori in the Woods
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 84% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Erie, PA
A-Overall grade3 students3 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Erie, PA
How many private schools are in Erie, PA?
18 private schools in Erie, PA, with about 3,515 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Erie, PA?
The most common are Catholic schools (8), Christian schools (3), special education schools (3), independent schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Erie, PA?
Yes: 7 private schools in Erie, PA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Erie, PA offer pre-K?
13 private schools in Erie, PA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Erie, PA have?
The average school has 10.6 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Erie, PA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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