Best 19121 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 989 students in 19121, PA (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,948 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in 19121, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in 19121, PA include Girard College and Gesu School.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
71% of private schools in 19121, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked 19121 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Girard College
Girard College Photo - Field trips take advantage of the numerous and varied museums and historic sites in Philadelphia. These first graders are sketching at PAFA (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts).
(2)
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Grades: 1-12
| 319 students
Celestial Christian Community
(Christian)
2534 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0353
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
3033 W. Glenwood Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0461
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
2222 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-6744
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
Muhammads Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
2600 Cecil B Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-2333
Grades: 1-11
| 44 students
White Dove Performing Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Church of God)
2510 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-7195
Grades: PK-5
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 19121, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 19121, PA include Girard College and Gesu School.
How many private schools are located in 19121, PA?
7 private schools are located in 19121, PA.
How diverse are private schools in 19121, PA?
19121, PA private schools are approximately 99% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in 19121, PA go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in 19121, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 19121, PA?
71% of private schools in 19121, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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