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Best Centre County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,012 students in Centre County, PA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Centre County, PA is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
44% of private preschools in Centre County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other Lutheran).

Top-Ranked Centre County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.
(Catholic)
116 E Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Bennett Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 Bennett Family Ctr Penn Stat
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4057
Gr: K | 15 students
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
1545 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1160
Gr: PK-K | 151 students
Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
205 S Garner Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
Learning Station
Learning Station Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3035 Enterprise Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
Our Children's Center
Montessori School
411 S Burrowes St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
State College Friends School
(Friends)
(7)
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
State College KinderCare
State College KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
228 Farmstead Lane
State College, PA 16803
(814) 238-3955
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Centre County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bower Hollow Road
Woodward, PA 16882
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
106 Sawmill Rd
Madisonburg, PA 16852
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
215 Wolfes Gap Rd
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
844 Snydertown Road
Howard, PA 16841
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
5445 Jacksonville Rd
Howard, PA 16841
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
877 Wolfs Corner Rd
Tionesta, PA 16353
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
190 Middle Road
Woodward, PA 16882
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
150 Cardinal Dr
Coburn, PA 16832
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
226 Bair Hollow Rd
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Mt. Nittany Preschool (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1500 E Branch Rd
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-3938
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
181 Rockville Rd
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
147 Smithtown Rd
Spring Mills, PA 16875
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
129 Welding Dr
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
2595 Jacksonville Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
122 Turkey Dr
Rebersburg, PA 16872
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
894 Hubler Ridge Rd
Howard, PA 16841
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
333 Shaffertown Rd
Madisonburg, PA 16852
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students

Overview

This County (Centre County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,012 Students
176,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
14,031 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,658
$12,673
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
5,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
7,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
14,441 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
317 Students
90,618 Students
% White Students
31%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
161 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
647 Students
56,420 Students
% of Others Students
64%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Centre County, PA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Centre County, PA is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Centre County?
9 private preschools are located in Centre County.
How diverse are private preschools in Centre County?
Centre County private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Centre County?
44% of private preschools in Centre County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other Lutheran).
Which private preschools in Centre County are often viewed compared to one another?

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