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Most Selective Private Preschools in Pennsylvania

Name: Pennsylvania Average Acceptance Rate Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Pennsylvania is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, with an acceptance rate of 10%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 192
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–59%
PA School Avg.: 86%
National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 192
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–59%
PA School Avg.: 86%
National School Avg.: 87%

Pennsylvania Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-9.1%) (-8% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg
2025	83%	80% (▼ 9 pp)
2024	88%	89% (— 0 pp)
2023	88%	89% (— 0 pp)
2022	88%	89% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	88%	88% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	88%	89% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	88%	88% (— 0 pp)
2018	88%	88% (— 0 pp)
2017	88%	88% (— 0 pp)
2016	88%	88% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	88%	87%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Pennsylvania (acceptance rate range: 10%–59%, avg 86%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private preschools acceptance rate?

The Pennsylvania average private preschools acceptance rate is 86% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private preschools in Pennsylvania?

The top ranked private preschools in Pennsylvania include Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, La Escuelita Arcoiris and Penn-mont Academy.

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