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Abington Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 481 students in Abington, PA, 7% of all K-12 students in Abington, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Abington, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 481
  • Average Tuition: $16,867
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Abington, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 481
  • Average Tuition: $16,867
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View Abington, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Abington Private Schools (2026-27)

Center School Photo
Center School
Gr: 1-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
2450 Hamilton Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
(8)
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Map of Nexus School
Nexus School
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
2801 Woodland Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2434
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Map of Our Lady Help Of Christians School
Our Lady Help Of Christians School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Catholic
1525 Elkins Ave
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 887-3067
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Map of Happy 'r' Wee
Happy 'r' Wee
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1501 Huntingdon Road
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 885-4405
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New Hope Christian Academy Photo
New Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1052 Easton Road
Abington, PA 19001
(877) 566-0650
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Regina Coeli Academy Photo
Regina Coeli Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
1525 Marian Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 277-1386
(1)
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Abington, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
971 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 886-0650
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Abington, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
481
Students
+35.9% (+127 students) 10-yr
$16,867
Avg. Tuition
-38.2% (-$10,433) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
-44.4% (-24.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Abington)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearAbington, PA Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20227
20217
20206
20196
20186
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
481 Students
273,740 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202580126179
202477117172
202384123174
202281150185
202181147180
202088131171
201976138175
201876136172
201790152180
201690151178
201589146167
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% Students of Color
30%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202530%27%34%
202423%27%34%
202330%26%33%
202221%26%33%
202121%25%32%
202011%25%32%
201911%25%31%
201811%25%31%
201745%25%32%
201645%25%32%
201554%25%32%
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0.62
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.620.600.65
20240.610.590.65
20230.630.590.65
20220.610.590.64
20210.610.590.64
20200.560.580.64
20190.540.570.63
20180.540.570.63
20170.550.540.61
20160.550.540.61
20150.550.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%4%5%
20243%3%5%
20234%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20201%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
50 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510%10%7%
202411%10%7%
202311%10%8%
20229%10%7%
20219%10%7%
20204%10%8%
20195%10%7%
20185%10%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
255 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
53%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202553%58%52%
202455%59%52%
202351%59%52%
202246%60%54%
202146%60%54%
202049%61%54%
201958%61%56%
201858%61%56%
201748%64%58%
201648%64%58%
201550%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
150 Students
65,057 Students
% of Others Students
31%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202531%23%26%
202428%23%26%
202331%23%25%
202243%22%25%
202143%22%25%
202045%22%24%
201935%22%24%
201835%21%23%
201746%21%22%
201646%21%22%
201545%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
74 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257:111:111:1
20246:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:112:111:1
20208:112:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20178:112:112:1
20168:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202574%53%55%
202471%53%54%
202371%52%54%
202271%52%54%
202171%51%54%
202075%51%54%
201975%51%53%
201875%51%53%
201775%51%53%
201675%51%52%
201575%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025111515
2024101515
2023101515
202291515
202191415
202081415
2019111415
2018111415
2017111415
2016111415
2015111415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,867
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$16,867$14,956$15,012
2024$23,000$12,587$13,254
2023$23,000$12,103$12,626
2022$21,500$11,906$12,187
2021$18,750$11,950$11,800
2020$34,000$11,607$11,512
2019$27,300$11,350$11,293
2018$27,300$11,328$11,017
2017$27,300$11,058$10,708
2016$27,300$10,235$10,356
2015$27,300$9,938$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$3,450
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$3,450$1,785$1,152
2024$3,250$1,599$1,128
2021$1,680$1,441$1,125
2020$1,680$1,628$1,217
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Average % on Financial Aid
45%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202545%45%34%
201925%40%31%
201825%39%30%
201725%38%30%
201625%37%29%
201525%34%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.34 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAbington, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202575%81%81%
202490%87%85%
202390%86%85%
202295%86%85%
202195%86%85%
2020100%86%85%
2019100%86%85%
2018100%86%85%
2017100%86%85%
2016100%86%85%
2015100%85%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Abington, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Abington, PA include Our Lady Help Of Christians School, Center School, and Nexus School.
How many private schools are located in Abington?
6 private schools are located in Abington.
How diverse are private schools in Abington?
Abington private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Abington go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Abington are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Abington?
50% of private schools in Abington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Abington are often viewed compared to one another?

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