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Best Pennsylvania All-Girls Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 all-girls private schools serving 7,380 students in Pennsylvania.

The all-girls private schools in Pennsylvania include Grier School, Villa Maria Academy High School, and Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.

The average tuition cost is $30,157, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,227.

73% of all-girls private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Learn more about how girls schools work and their benefits.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 26
# Students Served: 7,380

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 26
# Students Served: 7,380

Pennsylvania All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

7,380

Students

$30,157

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

24%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in Pennsylvania?

The all-girls private schools in Pennsylvania include Grier School, Villa Maria Academy High School, and Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.

How many all-girls private schools are located in Pennsylvania?

26 all-girls private schools are located in Pennsylvania.

How much do all-girls private schools cost in Pennsylvania?

The average tuition cost is $30,157, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,227.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania all-girls private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.

What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?

73% of all-girls private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

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