Holy Child School at Rosemont Photo

Best Bryn Mawr Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools serving 3,708 students in Bryn Mawr, PA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr, PA include The Agnes Irwin School, The Baldwin School, and Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
46% of private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Bryn Mawr Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Aloysius Academy
St. Aloysius Academy Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(7)
401 S Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1670
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Agnes Irwin School
The Agnes Irwin School Photo
All-girls
(3)
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Gr: NS-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Baldwin School
The Baldwin School Photo
All-girls
(2)
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Cheder Chabad Philadelphia
(Jewish)
276 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 520-1482
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
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 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(11)
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Main Line Classical Academy Inc
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
455 S Roberts Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2300
Gr: K-9 | 77 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Photo - Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls K-12, founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Known as SHA, the private girls' school is located in PA outside of Philadelphia with elementary, middle and upper school divisions located on one campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Shipley School
The Shipley School Photo - Shipley Upper School
(5)
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sts Colman-john Neumann
Sts Colman-john Neumann Photo
(Catholic)
372 Highland Ln
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-3266
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Hill Top Preparatory School
Hill Top Preparatory School Photo - Graduation!
Special Education School
(2)
737 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3230
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr
Alternative School
780 W Lancaster Ave Ste 206
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 581-7411
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
The Village School
All-girls | Special Education School
452 S Roberts Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
750 Montgomery Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-9244
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Bryn Mawr)
This State (PA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,708 Students
206,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
570 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
51%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,914
$13,264
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,333
$5,626
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
185 Students
7,535 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
10,160 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
245 Students
21,293 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
2,976 Students
129,372 Students
% White Students
77%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
182 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
402 Students
39,057 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr, PA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr, PA include The Agnes Irwin School, The Baldwin School, and Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bryn Mawr?
13 private elementary schools are located in Bryn Mawr.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr?
Bryn Mawr private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bryn Mawr?
46% of private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Bryn Mawr include: Holy Child School at Rosemont vs. St. Aloysius Academy

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