Pennsylvania Private Schools Offering Climbing

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools offering climbing as an interscholastic sport serving 1,788 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania offering climbing include Grier School, Mercersburg Academy, and Westtown School.
The average acceptance rate is 42%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
40% of private schools offering climbing in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Private Schools Offering Climbing in Pennsylvania (2026-27)

Westtown School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 61
Friends
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
(10)
Grier School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(1)
Mercersburg Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 25
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
The Pen Ryn School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
235 S Olds Blvd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 547-1800
(12)
St. James School Photo
Gr: 4-8 | 84 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
3217 W. Clearfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 226-1276

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering climbing in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools offering climbing in Pennsylvania include Grier School, Mercersburg Academy, and Westtown School.
How many private schools offering climbing are located in Pennsylvania?
5 private schools offering climbing are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private schools offering climbing in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools offering climbing are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools offering climbing are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
40% of private schools offering climbing in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Episcopal).

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