The average private high school acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 82% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Pennsylvania is The Church Farm School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20%
85%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Pennsylvania (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 | Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 9-12
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: 9-12
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Rank: #44.
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.
George School![George School Photo]( "George School Photo")
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 34%
Grades: 9-12
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: NS-12
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: PK-12
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 9-12
2815 Benade Cir
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2539
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2539
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
The Concept School![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: 1-12
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: PK-12
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 7-12
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: PK-12
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
First Love Christian Academy![First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering]( "First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering")
All-boys (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 10-12
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
St. Gregorys Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
Rr 8 Box 8214
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8112
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8112
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: NS-12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: 6-12
212 E Main St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Rank: #2525.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Pickertown Rd Suite 2
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Bible Baptist Christian Academy![Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
232 State Route 217
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-8299
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-8299
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
1784 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-10
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
650 Juliette Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0313
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 509-0313
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
361 Pine Forge Rd
Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 326-5800
Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 326-5800
Rank: #26 - 3226. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
700 N Cedar Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 663-1160
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 663-1160
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
North Catholic High School![North Catholic High School Photo - North Catholic High School located in Cranberry Township, PA. Schedule a tour with us today!]( "North Catholic High School Photo - North Catholic High School located in Cranberry Township, PA. Schedule a tour with us today!")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1617 Rt. 228
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
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What is the Pennsylvania average Private High Schools acceptance rate?
The Pennsylvania average Private High Schools acceptance rate is 82% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private High Schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked Private High Schools in Pennsylvania include The Church Farm School, Girard College and Mercersburg Academy.
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