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Ambler Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,287 students in Ambler, PA, 22% of all K-12 students in Ambler, PA are educated in private schools versus public 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 85%.
43% of private schools in Ambler, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ambler Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
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Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School Photo
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
(5)
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Map of Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students
Catholic
29 Conwell Dr
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-0150
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Map of Twin Spring Farm Day School
Twin Spring Farm Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
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Map of Lakeside Girls Academy
Lakeside Girls Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
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Map of Malvern School
Malvern School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Lower State Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 918-0200
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Map of Spring House Early Learning Inc
Spring House Early Learning Inc
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
809 N Bethlehem Pike Bldg D
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8277
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Ambler, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Anthony-st Joseph Elementary School
St. Anthony-st Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
260 Forest Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-6150
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Ambler, PA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,287
Students
$10,315
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ambler)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
19%
27%
0.57
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
62 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
746 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
58%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
391 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
102 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,315
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
46%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
10%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ambler, PA?
How many private schools are located in Ambler?
7 private schools are located in Ambler.
How diverse are private schools in Ambler?
Ambler private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Ambler go to private school?
22% 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?
43% 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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