Holy Ghost Prep (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 419 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holy Ghost Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Ghost Prep
9	104
10	110
11	102
12	103

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Year Founded

1897

Colors

White, Red, Royal blue

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1995

Student Body

Total Students

419 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Blazer, tie, pants, etc

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,500

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% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Ryan Abramson

Admissions Associate

Cindy McDonald

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeWinter Track

School Notes

Holy Ghost Preparatory School, founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, the Spiritans, is a private Catholic school dedicated to the quality education of college-bound young men.
With Christ at the center, Holy Ghost Preparatory School aspires to form young men morally, intellectually, and spiritually in the Spiritan tradition.
This tradition fosters the development of community in "one heart and one mind," the cultivation of each student's unique gifts, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.

School Mascot: Firebird

Holy Ghost Prep is a private, independent boys` school founded in 1897. Located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the school attracts students from nearly 100 different elementary and middle schools from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. HGP today is a vibrant community of nearly 500 young men preparing for college through a challenging program which stresses the cultivation of students' unique gifts and talents, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holy Ghost Prep cost?

Holy Ghost Prep's tuition is approximately $20,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Holy Ghost Prep?

The acceptance rate of Holy Ghost Prep is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Holy Ghost Prep offer?

Holy Ghost Prep offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Winter Track. Holy Ghost Prep is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Holy Ghost Prep's ranking?

Holy Ghost Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holy Ghost Prep?

The application deadline for Holy Ghost Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

I currently have 2 sons enrolled at Holy Ghost and could not be happier. The teachers and school environment provide support so that the boys are able to meet the challenges of college prep courses with the encouragement of their teachers. There is a sense of community here that my sons feel a part of. Both of my boys are able to be students, athletes and musicians/artists all in one school. They are not relegated to one stereotype. The size of the school allows each student to foster their unique gifts and thrive.

- Posted by Parent - lizdi

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The average private school tuition in Bucks County, PA is $14,212 for elementary schools and $24,678 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bucks County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).