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Pennsylvania Catholic Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 284 catholic private preschools serving 75,245 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Pennsylvania.

The catholic private preschools in Pennsylvania include Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, Assumption Bvm School, and Sacred Heart Grade School.

The average tuition cost is $6,888, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $10,778.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 284
# Students Served: 75,245

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 284
# Students Served: 75,245

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in Pennsylvania?

The catholic private preschools in Pennsylvania include Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, Assumption Bvm School, and Sacred Heart Grade School.

How many catholic private preschools are located in Pennsylvania?

284 catholic private preschools are located in Pennsylvania.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in Pennsylvania?

The average tuition cost is $6,888, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $10,778.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania catholic private preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.

Pennsylvania Catholic Private Preschools Trends

284

Private Schools

75,245

Students

$6,888

Avg. Tuition

22%

Students of Color

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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