The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Pennsylvania is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
49%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 29%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-8
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ephrata Mennonite School![Ephrata Mennonite School Photo - Ephrata Mennonite School Campus]( "Ephrata Mennonite School Photo - Ephrata Mennonite School Campus")
(Mennonite)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: K-12
635 Stevens Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
11394 Route 286 Hwy E
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-9411
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-9411
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
French Creek Valley Christian
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
420 North St
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 763-3282
Saegertown, PA 16433
(814) 763-3282
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Friends Select School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Friends' Central Lower School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-5
228 Old Gulph Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7575
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7575
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
301 College Park Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 327-6500
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 327-6500
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
5300 Kidspeace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-7620
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-7620
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1151 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 776-7301
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 776-7301
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
1141 Kimberton Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(484) 326-8822
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(484) 326-8822
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
351 5th Street
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-9786
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
2602 Buffalo Rd
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3429
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-9
8306 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
504 S Broadway St
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-9550
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-9550
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
St. Martha Elementary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
11321 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 632-3720
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 632-3720
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
315 Academy Avenue
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-2230
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-2230
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-8
500 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3100
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3100
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Shenango Valley Faith Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
192 N Oakland Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 383-3043
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 383-3043
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Titusville Wesleyan Methodist Academy
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 8-12
302 E Walnut St
Titusville, PA 16354
(814) 827-2715
Titusville, PA 16354
(814) 827-2715
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Rank: #2222.
Penn-mont Academy
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: PK-6
131 Holliday Hills Dr
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-8801
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-8801
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-12
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
620 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
Rank: #2626.
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: PK-12
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Rank: #2727.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-12
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: NS-12
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-12
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Rank: #3131.
Acceptance Rate: 39%
Grades: PK-5
400 S Braddock
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 968-3179
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 968-3179
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-8
5705 Darlington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1907
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1907
Rank: #3434.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-8
4637 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Rank: #3535.
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr![Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Photo - Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls K-12, founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Known as SHA, the private girls' school is located in PA outside of Philadelphia with elementary, middle and upper school divisions located on one campus.]( "Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Photo - Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls K-12, founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Known as SHA, the private girls' school is located in PA outside of Philadelphia with elementary, middle and upper school divisions located on one campus.")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 49%
Grades: K-12
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Pennsylvania average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, Ephrata Mennonite School and Girard College.
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