Holy Child Academy

Home > Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 347 catholic private elementary schools serving 92,359 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Pennsylvania.

The catholic private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School, Academy-notre Dame De Namur, and Assumption Bvm School.

The average tuition cost is $6,744, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,036.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 347
# Students Served: 92,359

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 347
# Students Served: 92,359

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?

The catholic private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School, Academy-notre Dame De Namur, and Assumption Bvm School.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?

347 catholic private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in Pennsylvania?

The average tuition cost is $6,744, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,036.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania catholic private elementary schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.

Pennsylvania Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

347

Private Schools

92,359

Students

$6,744

Avg. Tuition

23%

Students of Color

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Recent Articles

October 13, 2026

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?

Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School

Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher

Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.