Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo

Best Ambler Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,758 students in Ambler, PA (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,468 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in Ambler, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 10%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Ambler, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Ambler Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School Photo - Gwynedd-Mercy Academy has kept pace with developing technology by equipping our classrooms, library and computer lab with interactive whiteboards, wireless Internet and Microsoft Surface tablets, iPads and computer work stations. Technology is integrated across the curriculum and classroom devices are available for all students, enhancing individualized instruction.
(Catholic)
(5)
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29 Conwell Dr
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-0150
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Tuition listed
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
Malvern School
Daycare / Preschool
101 Lower State Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 918-0200
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Spring House Early Learning Inc
Daycare / Preschool
809 N Bethlehem Pike Bldg D
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8277
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ambler, Pennsylvania

Ambler, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
260 Forest Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students

Overview

This Town (Ambler)
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,758 Students
273,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
143 Teachers
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1164
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,093
$14,761
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
45%
Average Acceptance Rate
10%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$56.23 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
67 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
1,107 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
486 Students
64,808 Students
% of Others Students
28%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ambler, PA?
How many private schools are located in Ambler?
8 private schools are located in Ambler.
How diverse are private schools in Ambler?
Ambler private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Ambler go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Ambler are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ambler?
50% of private schools in Ambler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Ambler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ambler include: Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School vs. Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School

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