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Bala Cynwyd Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 747 students in Bala Cynwyd, PA, 32% of all K-12 students in Bala Cynwyd, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Bala Cynwyd, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bala Cynwyd Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of French International School Of Philadelphia
French International School Of Philadelphia
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
(1)
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Map of Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children
Gr: PK-K | 113 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Saint Asaphs Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 668-2233
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The Bala House Montessori School Photo
The Bala House Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 88 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
27 Conshohocken State Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6767
(2)
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Map of Childrens School At St. Johns
Childrens School At St. Johns
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
404 Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-4588
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Map of I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students
All-girls (Jewish)
50 Montgomery Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5010
(1)
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The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
314 Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 617-9200
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Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

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Belmont Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
420 Belmont Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-4947
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Map of Main Line Academy
Main Line Academy
Gr: PK | 20 students
Special Education School
124 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 617-0383
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Bala Cynwyd, PA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
747
Students
$20,380
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
31%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bala Cynwyd)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
747 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
31%
27%
0.62
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
73 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
380 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
51%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
251 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
33%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,380
$13,229
Average Summer Program Cost
$525
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bala Cynwyd, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Bala Cynwyd, PA is French International School Of Philadelphia.
How many private schools are located in Bala Cynwyd?
6 private schools are located in Bala Cynwyd.
How diverse are private schools in Bala Cynwyd?
Bala Cynwyd private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Bala Cynwyd go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Bala Cynwyd are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bala Cynwyd?
33% of private schools in Bala Cynwyd are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Which private schools in Bala Cynwyd are often viewed compared to one another?

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