Pennsylvania Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private school in Pennsylvania offers 12 AP courses (2026-27).
The private school in Pennsylvania offering the most AP courses is Serra Catholic High School, offering 73 AP courses.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # PA Schools Ranked: 190
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 22–73
  • PA School Avg.: 12
  • National School Avg.: 12

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # PA Schools Ranked: 190
  • Top 20 Range (AP Courses): 22–73
  • PA School Avg.: 12
  • National School Avg.: 12

Pennsylvania Average AP Courses Offered (Trends)

Show school map — Pennsylvania (AP courses range: 22–73, avg 12)
Ap Courses Range: 18 73 Avg. Ap Courses: 26

Pennsylvania Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2026-27)

Map of Serra Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
200 Hershey Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 751-2020
(2)
The Shipley School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
(5)
Perkiomen School Photo
#3(T3–T4)Perkiomen School
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 17
200 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-9511
(1)
Shady Side Academy Junior School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
400 S Braddock
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 968-3179
Blue Mountain Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2363 Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526
(601) 688-0043
(3)
St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys (Catholic)
1733 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
Map of Veritas Scholars Academy
Gr: K-12 | 1,300 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1805 Olde Homestead Ln
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 922-5082
Map of Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys (Catholic)
4720 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 208-3422
(1)
Linden Hall Photo
#8(T8–T9)Linden Hall
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
212 E Main St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
(3)
Devon Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
363 N. Valley Forge Road
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 688-7337
(3)
Map of La Salle College High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23
All-boys (Catholic)
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
(2)
North Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
1617 Rt. 228
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
Sewickley Academy Photo
#13(T13–T15)Sewickley Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 532 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
315 Academy Avenue
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-2230
(10)
Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Mennonite
329 E Poplar St
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
Wyoming Seminary Lower School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Methodist
1560 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
Map of Academy-notre Dame De Namur
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Map of Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students
Catholic
210 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(813) 371-2570
Villa Maria Academy High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls (Catholic)
370 Central Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-2551
(1)
Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 48
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
Villa Joseph Marie High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 21
All-girls (Catholic)
1180 Holland Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-8810
(10)
Map of Archbishop Carroll High School
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
Map of Berks Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
Map of Bishop Shanahan High School
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
220 Woodbine Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
Warrington, PA
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1537 Main St, Suite 250
Warrington, PA 18976
(877) 673-8893
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
911 Armory Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-0310
Grier School Photo
#21(T21–T26)Grier School
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(1)
Map of The Episcopal Academy
#27(T27–T30)The Episcopal Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students
Sports: 20
Episcopal
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
George School Photo
#27(T27–T30)George School
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 22
Friends
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
The Hill School Photo
#27(T27–T30)The Hill School
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 16
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(2)
Map of Holy Ghost Prep
#27(T27–T30) Holy Ghost Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students
Sports: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
(1)
Map of Delaware County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
(1)
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Oakland Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-girls (Catholic)
144 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 682-6633
Lansdale Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
700 Lansdale Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-6160
Merion Mercy Academy Photo
#34(T34–T35)Merion Mercy Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 47
All-girls (Catholic)
511 Montgomery Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-6655
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average number of AP courses offered by private schools?
The Pennsylvania average number of AP courses by private schools is 12 for 2026-27.
What are the private schools with most AP courses offered in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include Serra Catholic High School, The Shipley School and Perkiomen School.
What is private high school and private elementary school offering the most AP courses in Pennsylvania?
The private high school offering the most AP courses in Pennsylvania is Serra Catholic High School, with a value of 73. The private elementary school offering the most AP courses is The Shipley School, with a value of 52.

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