Best Pennsylvania Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2,208 private schools serving 275,437 students in Pennsylvania (there are 2,941 public schools, serving 1,670,866 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,972 for elementary schools and $16,451 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include The Phelps School, The Christian Academy and St. Peter's School.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
62% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
10
1,065
8%
208
27,896
17%
11
1,649
5%
67
6,371
9%
18
1,983
11%
140
17,694
17%
29
3,850
14%
15
2,076
11%
22
2,068
13%
117
14,715
15%
26
1,337
13%
50
7,758
11%
124
23,786
23%
5
824
21%
30
6,074
14%
27
2,629
12%
199
14,197
18%
50
7,586
13%
34
4,679
11%
22
1,422
10%
234
36,613
24%
55
5,135
7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania?
The best top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include The Phelps School, The Christian Academy and St. Peter's School.
How many private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
2,208 private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,972 for elementary schools and $16,451 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools are approximately 26% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Pennsylvania go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
62% of private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

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