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Best Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,451 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania include Mount St. Joseph Academy, Allentown Central Catholic High School., and Holy Ghost Prep.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,451

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,451

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026-27)

Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo
Allentown Central Catholic High School.
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
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Aquinas Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
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Map of Holy Ghost Prep
Holy Ghost Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students
Sports: 16
Blue Ribbon year: 1995
All-boys (Catholic)
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
(1)
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Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Gr: 8-12 | 497 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 34
Blue Ribbon year: 1993, 1998
Catholic
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
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Mount St. Joseph Academy Photo
Mount St. Joseph Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
All-girls (Catholic)
120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
(1)
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Trinity High School
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students
Catholic
3601 Simpson Ferry Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
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Villa Joseph Marie High School
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 21
Blue Ribbon year: 1996
All-girls (Catholic)
1180 Holland Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-8810
(10)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania include Mount St. Joseph Academy, Allentown Central Catholic High School., and Holy Ghost Prep.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
7 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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