For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 184 students in Darby, PA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,077 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Darby, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Darby, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Darby, PA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blessed Virgin Mary School
(Catholic)
47 Macdade Blvd
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
Gr: K-8 | 184 students
Darby, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Academy (Closed 2021)
(Episcopal)
523 Clifton Ave
Darby, PA 19023
(410) 461-1522
Darby, PA 19023
(410) 461-1522
Gr: K-11 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School (Closed 2008)
(Catholic)
502 Woodlawn Ave
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0356
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0356
Gr: K-9 | 309 students
Ted Direnzo Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
709 Bartram Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0452
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0452
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Darby, PA?
1 private schools are located in Darby, PA.
What percentage of students in Darby go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Darby are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Darby?
100% of private schools in Darby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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