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Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 6,345 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.

The private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Pennsylvania include The Pen Ryn School, Lancaster Mennonite School, and Davidson School Elwyn Inc.

The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.

22% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 44

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 44

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Pennsylvania?

The private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Pennsylvania include The Pen Ryn School, Lancaster Mennonite School, and Davidson School Elwyn Inc.

How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Pennsylvania?

44 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Pennsylvania.

How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 27% minority students, which is same as the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?

22% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) Trends

45

Private Schools

6,345

Students

$11,269

Avg. Tuition

27%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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