Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo

Best Ambler Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 505 students in Ambler, PA.
The top-ranked private high school in Ambler, PA is Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.
50% of private high schools in Ambler, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Ambler Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
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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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
505 Students
118,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1164
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,650
$19,133

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
385 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
76%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
99 Students
16,136 Students
% of Others Students
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Ambler, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Ambler, PA is Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.
How many private high schools are located in Ambler?
2 private high schools are located in Ambler.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Ambler?
50% of private high schools in Ambler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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