Top 3 Best Jenkintown Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,639 students in Jenkintown, PA (there are 2 public schools, serving 707 public students). 70% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Jenkintown, PA include Abington Friends School, St. Basil Academy and Jenkintown Day Nursery.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private schools in Jenkintown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top Ranked Jenkintown Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abington Friends School
Abington Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(3)
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Grades: PK-12
| 604 students
Jenkintown Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool
Baeder & Hilltop Rds
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1992
Grades: NS
| 170 students
Meadowbrook School
Meadowbrook School Photo
(6)
1641 Hampton Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-3238
Grades: NS-6
| 119 students
St. Basil Academy
St. Basil Academy Photo - Saint Basil Academy is a college preparatory school for young ladies located in Jenkintown, PA.
All-girls
(1)
711 Fox Chase Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(218) 885-3771
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
A Step Up Academy
A Step Up Academy Photo
Special Education School
520 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-1075
Grades: NS-12
| 58 students
Holy Redeemer Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 938-1010
Grades: NS-K
| 11 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
606 West Ave
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-1312
Grades: NS-8
| 191 students
Meadowlane Montessori School
Montessori School
616 Meetinghouse Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-1222
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Milestone Academy
700 N Cedar Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 663-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
St. Hilary Of Poitiers School
(Catholic)
(1)
920 Susquehanna Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-4520
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jenkintown, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Jenkintown, PA include Abington Friends School, St. Basil Academy and Jenkintown Day Nursery.
How many private schools are located in Jenkintown, PA?
10 private schools are located in Jenkintown, PA.
How diverse are private schools in Jenkintown, PA?
Jenkintown, PA private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Jenkintown, PA go to private school?
70% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jenkintown, PA?
50% of private schools in Jenkintown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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