For the 2024 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private high schools serving 2,953 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania include Mount St. Joseph Academy, Holy Ghost Prep and Allentown Central Catholic High School..
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Students
Year
Allentown Central Catholic High School.![Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo]( "Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo")
(Catholic)
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
639 students
Year: n/a
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
444 students
Year: 1995
Mercyhurst Preparatory School![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
497 students
Year: 1993, 1998
120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
494 students
Year: 2014
Trinity High School
(Catholic)
3601 Simpson Ferry Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
519 students
Year: n/a
1180 Holland Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-8810
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-8810
360 students
Year: 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania include Mount St. Joseph Academy, Holy Ghost Prep and Allentown Central Catholic High School..
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
6 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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