Most Selective Private Schools in Pennsylvania
The average private school acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% per year (2021).
The most selective school in Pennsylvania is Girard College, with an acceptance rate of 15%. The most selective private schools are listed below.
Most Selective Private Schools in Pennsylvania (2021)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: 1-12
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2600
Rank: #22.
The Church Farm School![The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.]( "The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.")
All-boys (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 9-12
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Rank: #44.
William Penn Charter School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: PK-12
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: 9-12
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #77.
Friends' Central School![Friends' Central School Photo - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.]( "Friends' Central School Photo - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.")
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: NS-12
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-12
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-8400
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-8400
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Grier School![Grier School Photo]( "Grier School Photo")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Rank: #1010.
The Haverford School![The Haverford School Photo - Haverford's visual arts program includes 10 dedicated art studios and a design and engineering studio. Students experiment with 3D printing and other new media.]( "The Haverford School Photo - Haverford's visual arts program includes 10 dedicated art studios and a design and engineering studio. Students experiment with 3D printing and other new media.")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: PK-6
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: PK-12
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-0123
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-0123
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 9-12
2815 Benade Cir
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2539
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2539
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 1-12
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-8
5684 York Road
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7491
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7491
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Canaan Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
30 Hemlock Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 937-4848
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Coventry Christian Schools![Coventry Christian Schools Photo]( "Coventry Christian Schools Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Frankford Friends School![Frankford Friends School Photo]( "Frankford Friends School Photo")
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Grades: PK-12
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3984
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3984
Rank: #2121.
MMI Preparatory School![MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus]( "MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: 6-12
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 1-12
3400 Pickertown Rd Suite 2
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 7-12
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
First Love Christian Academy![First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering]( "First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering")
(African Methodist Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Phebe Anna Thorne School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-K
1029 Wyndon Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
1395 Bridgeton Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
St. Gregorys Academy
All-boys (Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
Rr 8 Box 8214
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8112
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8112
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Rank: #3030.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: NS-12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Rank: #3131.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Calvary Christian School![Calvary Christian School Photo - Praying for our community]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Praying for our community")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
676 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 736-2391
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 736-2391
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Leadership Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Rank: #32 - 3832. - 38.
Saint Kilian Parish School![Saint Kilian Parish School Photo - Weekly School Mass]( "Saint Kilian Parish School Photo - Weekly School Mass")
(Roman Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
7076 Franklin Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 625-1665
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 625-1665
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