For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 184 students in 19023, PA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,076 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 19023, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in 19023, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in 19023, PA (2026)
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
19023, 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 19023, PA?
1 private schools are located in 19023, PA.
What percentage of students in 19023 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 19023 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 19023?
100% of private schools in 19023 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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