Top 20 Best Philadelphia Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 134 private preschools serving 29,271 students in Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private preschools in Philadelphia, PA include St. Peter's School, St. Peter The Apostle School and Nativity Bvm Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $9,381, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $8,673.
66% of private preschools in Philadelphia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Philadelphia Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Peter The Apostle School
St. Peter The Apostle School Photo - PK 3 and 4 year olds enjoy activities together!
(Catholic)
(2)
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo
(4)
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Grades: NS-8
| 173 students
6000 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 248-1662
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Blessed Trinity Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Grades: PK-12
| 878 students
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(3)
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Grades: PK-10
| 352 students
Christ The King Continuation School
(Catholic)
3205 Chesterfield Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-1375
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
The City School (Pre-k(4)-12)
The City School (Pre-k(4)-12) Photo - We are The City School
(Christian)
(1)
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 792-6224
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
The City School- Spruce Hill
(Christian)
4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
The Depaul Catholic School
(Catholic)
44 W Logan St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 842-1266
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Epiphany Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
1248 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Frankford Friends School
Frankford Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(1)
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Grades: PK-8
| students
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 600 students
Germantown Friends School
Germantown Friends School Photo
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,157 students
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Greene Street Friends School
Greene Street Friends School Photo - Middle School, grades 5-8, is marked by a rigorous academic program that recognizes that every child is unique and special. Students participate in many hands-on individual and group projects that promote curiosity and understanding. Students are well prepared for the top high schools, both public and private, in the area.
(Friends)
(4)
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Holmesburg Christian Academy
Holmesburg Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
7927 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Hunting Park Christian Academy
Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Maternity Bvm School
(Catholic)
9322 Old Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-0235
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Nativity Bvm Elementary School
(Catholic)
2541 E Madison Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Norwood-fontbonne Academy
Norwood-fontbonne Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Our Lady Of Calvary School
(Catholic)
11023 Kipling Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 632-1342
Grades: PK-8
| 864 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes
(Catholic)
63rd And Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 473-1669
Grades: NS-8
| 232 students
3233 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-1920
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
17 E Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
617 North 43rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-3626
Grades: NS-8
| 226 students
1008 North 48th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5828
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Overbrook School For The Blind
Overbrook School For The Blind Photo
Special Education School
6333 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4711
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
2501 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-5323
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
St. Anselm Continuation School
(Catholic)
12650 Dunks Ferry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 632-1133
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4629 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
1150 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Grades: NS-9
| 234 students
3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
735 E Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Grades: K-9
| 156 students
144 W. Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
3211 Cedar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Grades: PK-K
| 136 students
De La Salle In Town (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Alternative School
25 S Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Grades: NS
| 80 students
7959 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
1845 Hartranft St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
311 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Grades: PK-4
| 40 students
1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Grades: 1-8
| 218 students
344 N Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
230 N 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
6901 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Grades: K
| 28 students
4435 Almond St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
no
Philadelphia, PA 00000
Grades: K-8
| students
1329 E Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219
Grades: K-9
| 212 students
405 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 457-3083
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
5421 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-9670
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
1935 Medary Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
174 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
3636 Stanton St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 844-4126
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
324 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-8407
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
St. Cyprian Childrens Center (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
6223 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 474-7812
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
3501 N Mascher St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 634-3060
Grades: K-9
| 164 students
2600 Moore St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
4521 Longshore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-8008
Grades: K-9
| 249 students
Upsal And Anderson St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 844-5654
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Thouron Avenue And Sedgwick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 548-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
72nd & Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8368
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Philadelphia, PA include St. Peter's School, St. Peter The Apostle School and Nativity Bvm Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Philadelphia, PA?
134 private preschools are located in Philadelphia, PA.
How much do private preschools cost in Philadelphia, PA?
The average tuition cost is $9,381, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $8,673.
How diverse are private preschools in Philadelphia, PA?
Philadelphia, PA private preschools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Philadelphia, PA?
66% of private preschools in Philadelphia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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