For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 218 students in Oil City, PA (there are , serving 1,797 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Oil City, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Oil City, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Oil City, PA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oil City, Pennsylvania 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Venango Catholic High School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
1505 West First Street
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3098
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3098
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Overview
This Town (Oil City)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
218 Students
273,732 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
27%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
150 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
68%
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
56 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Oil City, PA?
2 private schools are located in Oil City, PA.
What percentage of students in Oil City go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Oil City are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oil City?
50% of private schools in Oil City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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