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Best Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools serving 2,673 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania include Upland Country Day School, Academy Of The New Church Secondary Schools, and The Shipley School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
36% of private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)

Academy Of The New Church Secondary Schools Photo
Academy Of The New Church Secondary Schools
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
2815 Benade Cir
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2500
(5)
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The Grayson School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
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Map of Media-Providence Friends School
Media-Providence Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Friends
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
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The Pen Ryn School Photo
The Pen Ryn School
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
235 S Olds Blvd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 547-1800
(12)
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Map of The Philadelphia School
The Philadelphia School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2501 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-5323
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Plymouth Meeting Friends School Photo
Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Gr: NS-6 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Friends
2150 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
(4)
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The Shipley School Photo
The Shipley School
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
(5)
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Upland Country Day School Photo
Upland Country Day School
Gr: NS-9 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
(7)
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Map of York Country Day School
York Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
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United Friends School Photo
United Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Friends
1018 West Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 538-1733
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The Walden School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
901 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
(31)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania include Upland Country Day School, Academy Of The New Church Secondary Schools, and The Shipley School.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are located in Pennsylvania?
11 private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
36% of private schools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Other).
11
Private Schools
2,673
Students
$24,701
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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