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Best Delaware County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 112 private schools serving 23,575 students in Delaware County, PA (there are 116 public schools, serving 80,140 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Delaware County, PA include Academy-notre Dame De Namur, Archbishop Carroll High School, and Davidson School.
The average tuition cost is $24,625, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,817.
49% of private schools in Delaware County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top-Ranked Delaware County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Christian Academy
The Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. Aloysius Academy
St. Aloysius Academy Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(7)
401 S Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1670
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Agnes Irwin School
The Agnes Irwin School Photo
All-girls
(3)
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Gr: NS-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Carroll High School
(Catholic)
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Benchmark School
Benchmark School Photo
Special Education School
(13)
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Gr: 1-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca
(Catholic)
300 E Eagle Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4608
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
Cardinal O'hara High School
(Catholic)
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cheder Chabad Philadelphia
(Jewish)
276 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 520-1482
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
The Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool
25 N Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1076
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Special Education School
(2)
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Delaware County Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Gr: PK-12 | 900 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Drexel Neumann Academy
(Catholic)
1901 Potter St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 student Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Garretts Way
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Glen Mills Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
Gr: PK | 743 students
The Grayson School
The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Holy Child Academy
Holy Child Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
240 N Bishop Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 626-1709
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
3265 Concord Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-0147
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Tuition listed
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(11)
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Lansdowne Friends School
(Friends)
(1)
110 N Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(301) 642-6324
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Main Line Montessori School
Main Line Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
610 Conestoga Road
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-3400
Gr: NS-K | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
607 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
(Catholic)
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
Our Lady Of Angels Regional
(Catholic)
2130 Franklin Ave
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 543-8350
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
(1)
10 Fatima Dr
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 586-7539
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Photo - Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls K-12, founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Known as SHA, the private girls' school is located in PA outside of Philadelphia with elementary, middle and upper school divisions located on one campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
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Delaware County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
421 Brookline Blvd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-8430
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
233 Mohawk Avenue
Norwood, PA 19074
(610) 586-7044
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
1605 W 3rd St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-5066
Gr: PK-4 | 53 students
Child Steps (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
1301 Maryland Ave
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 789-9970
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
523 Clifton Ave
Darby, PA 19023
(410) 461-1522
Gr: K-11 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
261 Brinton Lake Rd.
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 840-1234
Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
Haven Kindergarten Academy (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
800 Welsh St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1701
Gr: K | 1 student
122 E Ridge Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-0363
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4150 Market St
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 364-2160
Gr: K | 3 students
750 Montgomery Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-9244
Gr: NS-PK
2220 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(613) 591-3000
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
210 S Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-9200
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
109 S Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-1676
Gr: K | 46 students
4 Rockbourne Rd
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(215) 933-2880
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Gayley And Franklin Sts
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-6881
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
249 Upland Rd
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 874-0410
Gr: K-9 | 239 students
200 Milmont Avenue
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 534-0689
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Sansom St & Hampden Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-0725
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
716 Emerson Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-1113
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
20 E Cleveland Ave
Norwood, PA 19074
(610) 532-3234
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
15 Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 583-0419
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
502 Woodlawn Ave
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0356
Gr: K-9 | 309 students
200 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-4455
Gr: K-9 | 239 students
Shiloh Development Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
703 Central Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-6890
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students
4102 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-5610
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
709 Bartram Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0452
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Macdade Blvd & School Ln
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-2253
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students

Overview

This County (Delaware County)
This State (PA)
# Schools
115 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
23,575 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,074 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1245
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,625
$14,817
Average Summer Program Cost
$380
$1,785
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,429
$6,253
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$96.14 million
$56.15 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.60
# American Indian Students
15 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
877 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
493 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
4,363 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
18%
10%
# White Students
12,590 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
53%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5,349 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
23%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Delaware County, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Delaware County, PA include Academy-notre Dame De Namur, Archbishop Carroll High School, and Davidson School.
How many private schools are located in Delaware County?
112 private schools are located in Delaware County.
How much do private schools cost in Delaware County?
The average tuition cost is $24,625, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,817.
How diverse are private schools in Delaware County?
Delaware County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware County?
49% of private schools in Delaware County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
Which private schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?

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