Best Bensalem Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 537 students in Bensalem, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bensalem, PA include Holy Ghost Prep and St. Katharine Drexel School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private high schools in Bensalem, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bensalem Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Ghost Prep
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Katharine Drexel School
Alternative School
3436 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 642-3088
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
Bensalem Baptist School
(Baptist)
(2)
3351 Richlieu Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-5433
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Bensalem, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
De La Salle Vocational School (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
1265 Street Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 464-0344
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Kingdom Academy (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis (Pentecostal)
5918 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 741-0525
Gr: PK-7 | 27 students
2933 Street Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-4254
Gr: K-9 | 178 students

Overview

This Town (Bensalem)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
537 Students
119,206 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
12,859 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
58%
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
$19,143
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,000
$8,914
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
5,189 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
6,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
37 Students
13,329 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
408 Students
77,530 Students
% White Students
76%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
28 Students
16,869 Students
% of Others Students
5%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bensalem, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bensalem, PA include Holy Ghost Prep and St. Katharine Drexel School.
How many private high schools are located in Bensalem?
3 private high schools are located in Bensalem.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bensalem?
67% of private high schools in Bensalem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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