For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,987 students in 19118, PA (there are 1 public school, serving 385 public students). 84% of all K-12 students in 19118, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 19118, PA include The Crefeld School, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and Norwood-fontbonne Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
40% of private schools in 19118, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked 19118 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School
(Catholic)
17 E Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Gr: NS-12 | 1,224 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jewish Children's Folkshul
Alternative School
8000 Cherokee St
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 19118, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 19118, PA include The Crefeld School, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and Norwood-fontbonne Academy.
How many private schools are located in 19118?
5 private schools are located in 19118.
How diverse are private schools in 19118?
19118 private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 19118 go to private school?
84% of all K-12 students in 19118 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 19118?
40% of private schools in 19118 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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