Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo

Best Bryn Mawr Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,577 students in Bryn Mawr, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bryn Mawr, PA include Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy, and The Agnes Irwin School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
22% of private high schools in Bryn Mawr, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Bryn Mawr Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,577 Students
118,884 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
463 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
58%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,995
$19,225
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,500
$8,846
Average Acceptance Rate
66%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
170 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
236 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
2,158 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
80%
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
76 Students
16,098 Students
% of Others Students
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bryn Mawr, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bryn Mawr, PA include Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy, and The Agnes Irwin School.
How many private high schools are located in Bryn Mawr?
9 private high schools are located in Bryn Mawr.
How diverse are private high schools in Bryn Mawr?
Bryn Mawr private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bryn Mawr?
22% of private high schools in Bryn Mawr are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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