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Chalfont Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 764 students in Chalfont, PA, 33% of all K-12 students in Chalfont, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
29% of private schools in Chalfont, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Chalfont Private Schools (2026)

Chesterbrook Academy Photo
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Manor Dr
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 997-9085
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Map of Plumstead Christian School
Plumstead Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Christian
753 New Galena Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 766-8073
(1)
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Map of St. Jude Catholic Education Center
St. Jude Catholic Education Center
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Catholic
323 W Butler Ave
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 822-9225
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Map of Abacus Montessori Academy
Abacus Montessori Academy
Gr: K | 12 students
Montessori School
180 E Butler Ave
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 996-0591
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Chalfont West KinderCare Photo
Chalfont West KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
489 West Butler Ave.
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 997-9957
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Daniel Morris School Photo
Daniel Morris School
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Specialized Curriculum
3400 Pickertown Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
(2)
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
102 Stewart Lane
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 997-2750
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Chalfont, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
764
Students
+8.2% (+58 students) 10-yr
$40,320
Avg. Tuition
4
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
+87.5% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chalfont)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearChalfont, PA Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
764 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025127126179
2024129117172
2023133123174
202296150185
202196147180
202096131171
201991138175
2018124136172
2017149152180
2016149151178
2015118146167
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% Students of Color
15%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202515%27%34%
202416%27%34%
202324%26%33%
202211%26%33%
202111%25%32%
202011%25%32%
201912%25%31%
20189%25%31%
20177%25%32%
20167%25%32%
20158%25%32%
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0.55
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.550.600.65
20240.550.590.65
20230.560.590.65
20220.460.590.64
20210.460.590.64
20200.460.580.64
20190.440.570.63
20180.380.570.63
20170.340.540.61
20160.340.540.61
20150.350.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20255%4%5%
20245%3%5%
20234%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20184%4%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
37 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20255%10%7%
20245%10%7%
20236%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20193%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
476 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
62%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202562%58%52%
202461%59%52%
202359%59%52%
202270%60%54%
202170%60%54%
202070%61%54%
201972%61%56%
201877%61%56%
201780%64%58%
201680%64%58%
201579%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
253 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
204 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
26%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202526%23%26%
202427%23%26%
202329%23%25%
202223%22%25%
202123%22%25%
202023%22%24%
201920%22%24%
201817%21%23%
201714%21%22%
201614%21%22%
201513%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
54 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514:111:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202545%53%55%
202445%53%54%
202345%52%54%
202245%52%54%
202145%51%54%
202045%51%54%
201945%51%53%
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Average Class Size
4 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541515
202441515
202341515
202241515
202141415
202041415
201941415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541213
202441112
202341011
202241011
202141111
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,320
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$40,320$14,956$15,012
2024$40,320$12,587$13,254
2023$40,320$12,103$12,626
2022$40,320$11,906$12,187
2021$40,320$11,950$11,800
2020$40,320$11,607$11,512
2019$40,320$11,350$11,293
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Average Summer Program Cost
$6,583
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$6,583$1,785$1,152
2024$6,583$1,599$1,128
2023$6,583$1,753$1,156
2022$6,583$1,706$1,102
2021$6,583$1,441$1,125
2020$6,583$1,628$1,217
2019$6,583$1,834$1,305
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Average % on Financial Aid
35%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202535%45%34%
202435%44%34%
202335%44%34%
202235%43%33%
202135%43%33%
202035%42%32%
201935%40%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$5,000$6,231$7,073
2024$5,000$6,078$6,930
2023$5,000$6,133$6,469
2022$5,000$6,153$6,289
2021$5,000$6,023$6,055
2020$5,000$6,001$5,921
2019$5,000$5,966$5,795
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearChalfont, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202580%81%81%
202480%87%85%
202365%86%85%
202265%86%85%
202165%86%85%
202055%86%85%
201955%86%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chalfont, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Chalfont, PA include Plumstead Christian School and St. Jude Catholic Education Center.
How many private schools are located in Chalfont?
7 private schools are located in Chalfont.
How diverse are private schools in Chalfont?
Chalfont private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Chalfont go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Chalfont are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chalfont?
29% of private schools in Chalfont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Chalfont are often viewed compared to one another?

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