Girard College (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Acceptance rate: 8%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Apr. 30
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Girard College ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Girard College
1	14
2	18
3	27
4	24
5	26
6	24
7	26
8	27
9	37
10	36
11	26
12	34

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Year Founded

1848

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Campus Size

43 acres

School Motto

Hail Girard!

Student Body

Total Students

319 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / Apr. 30

Tuition Notes

Girard College awards full-tuition scholarships to all qualified students who are accepted. Accepted and qualified families are not charged for our services.

% on Financial Aid

99%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$68,000

Acceptance Rate

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Tin Luu

Admissions Associate

Gianna Pinto

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$500 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

CrewCross Country

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

School Mascot

Cavaliers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessChoral Music

Culinary ArtsDance

Debate ClubE-Sports

Fashion ClubMany Others

Mock Trial TeamWorld Affairs Council

Arts and Music Programs:

BandInstrumental Music

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Swimming

School Notes

Girard College is a full scholarship coeducational, college-prep boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1 through 12, from families with limited financial resources, headed by a single parent or guardian.
Girard College is a special admissions school and it's mission is to prepare students for advanced education and life as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a rigorous educational program that promotes intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Girard's Core Values are integrity, respect, self-discipline, compassion, and responsibility.

Girard College is a full-scholarship 5-day-a-week private boarding school for academically capable students, grades 1 through 12, from families with limited financial resources, headed by a single parent or guardian. Girard's mission is to prepare students for advanced education and life as informed, ethical and productive citizens through a rigorous educational program that promotes intellectual, social and emotional growth. Girard's core values are integrity, respect, self-discipline, compassion and responsibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Girard College?

The acceptance rate of Girard College is 8%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Girard College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Girard College offer?

Girard College offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Girard College is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Girard College's ranking?

Girard College ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Girard College?

The application deadline for Girard College is Jan. 31 / Apr. 30.

In what neighborhood is Girard College located?

Girard College is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/6/2019

Excellent school

- Posted by Parent - Evelyn

5 7/24/2013

i have two kids ready to attend school next year, but i need to bring them along in December this year standard seven and two.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - malle

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).