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Pennsylvania Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,208 private daycares & preschools serving 175,842 students in Pennsylvania.

The private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania include Westtown School, Newtown Friends School, and Milton Hershey School.

The average tuition cost is $10,778, which is lower than the Pennsylvania average tuition cost of $13,229.

49% of private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1208
# Students Served: 175,842

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1208
# Students Served: 175,842

Pennsylvania Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

1,209

Private Schools

175,842

Students

$10,778

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

25%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania?

The private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania include Westtown School, Newtown Friends School, and Milton Hershey School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Pennsylvania?

1,208 private daycares & preschools are located in Pennsylvania.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Pennsylvania?

The average tuition cost is $10,778, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,229.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania private daycares & preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?

49% of private daycares & preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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