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Best Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 40 blue ribbon private preschools serving 14,959 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Pennsylvania include Norwood-fontbonne Academy, Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, and St. Joseph School.
The average tuition cost is $6,731, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $12,752.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
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.

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ancillae-assumpta Academy
(Catholic)
2025 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-1636
Gr: PK-8 | 581 students Avg. class size: 18 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Corpus Christi School
Corpus Christi School Photo
(Catholic)
(9)
920 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0582
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2011, 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1300 Newport Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School Photo - Gwynedd-Mercy Academy has kept pace with developing technology by equipping our classrooms, library and computer lab with interactive whiteboards, wireless Internet and Microsoft Surface tablets, iPads and computer work stations. Technology is integrated across the curriculum and classroom devices are available for all students, enhancing individualized instruction.
(Catholic)
(5)
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Child School at Rosemont
Holy Child School at Rosemont Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1344 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-1000
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 18 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
221 3rd Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-7562
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
3125 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition listed
Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School
(Catholic)
1321 Upper State Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010
607 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
405 Allendale Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2022 Tuition listed
Mountain View Christian School
Mountain View Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
305 Fleming St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 327-9238
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Nativity Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
585 W Street Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 675-2820
Gr: PK-8 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3
Norwood-fontbonne Academy
Norwood-fontbonne Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school Photo - Welcome to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School!
(Catholic)
(2)
225 East Ashland Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5907
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2006, 2018 Tuition listed
17 E Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Blue Ribbon year: 2015
St. Agnes Catholic School
St. Agnes Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition listed
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Blue Ribbon year: 2007
St. Andrew School
St. Andrew School Photo - Large spacious campus
(Catholic)
51 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2685
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 23 Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Catholic)
995 Reading Ave
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 493-3867
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
329 W Areba Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-2854
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
728 Big Oak Road
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-0629
Gr: NS-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph St. Robert School
(Catholic)
850 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
St. Jude Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
323 W Butler Ave
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 822-9225
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
422 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5803
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition listed
1053 Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-4720
Gr: NS-8 | 383 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
2430 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Blue Ribbon year: 2018
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School
(Catholic)
300 Daly Dr
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Blue Ribbon year: 2017
St. Norbert Elementary School
St. Norbert Elementary School Photo - St. Norbert School- Faith, Academic Excellence and Service
(Catholic)
(4)
6 Greenlawn Rd
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 644-1670
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Patrick School
Saint Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
115 Channing Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-5797
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philip Neri
(Catholic)
3015 Chestnut St
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-3082
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Avg. class size: 23 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Saints Simon & Jude School
Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction
(Catholic)
6 Cavanaugh Ct
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
Gr: NS-8 | 381 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Pennsylvania include Norwood-fontbonne Academy, Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, and St. Joseph School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
40 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $6,731, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,752.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

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