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Elkins Park Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 559 students in Elkins Park, PA, 27% of all K-12 students in Elkins Park, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Elkins Park, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Elkins Park Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: NS-9 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
8306 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
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Wyncote Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
(5)
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Map of Accel Academy
Accel Academy
Gr: 5-11 | 54 students
1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
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Map of Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten
Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 108 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7763 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3490
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Beth Sholom Goldman Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School (Jewish)
8231 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 887-1342
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Perelman Jewish Day School-foreman Center
Gr: K-5 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Jewish
7601 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3130
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Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel
Gr: 9-11 | 20 students
All-boys (Jewish)
7607 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(908) 303-6924
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Elkins Park, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+100.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
559
Students
+60.6% (+211 students) 10-yr
$20,667
Avg. Tuition
-28.7% (-$8,333) 8-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
30%
Students of Color
+328.6% (+23.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-83.9% (-47.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkins Park)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearElkins Park, PA Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20163
20153
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# Students
559 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202593126179
202483117172
202386123174
2022104150185
2021104147180
2020104131171
2019109138175
2018109136172
2017114152180
2016116151178
2015116146167
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% Students of Color
30%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202530%27%34%
202430%27%34%
202334%26%33%
202210%26%33%
202110%25%32%
202010%25%32%
201912%25%31%
201812%25%31%
201720%25%32%
20167%25%32%
20157%25%32%
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0.70
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.700.600.65
20240.700.590.65
20230.700.590.65
20220.570.590.64
20210.570.590.64
20200.570.580.64
20190.570.570.63
20180.570.570.63
20170.550.540.61
20160.190.540.61
20150.190.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
13%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202513%4%5%
202413%3%5%
202313%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
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# Black Students
52 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202513%10%7%
202412%10%7%
202312%10%8%
20227%10%7%
20217%10%7%
20207%10%8%
20197%10%7%
20187%10%7%
20176%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
128 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
32%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202532%58%52%
202435%59%52%
202335%59%52%
202247%60%54%
202147%60%54%
202047%61%54%
201946%61%56%
201846%61%56%
201754%64%58%
201610%64%58%
201510%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
166 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
41%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541%23%26%
202439%23%26%
202339%23%25%
202246%22%25%
202146%22%25%
202046%22%24%
201946%22%24%
201846%21%23%
201740%21%22%
201689%21%22%
201589%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
201656:112:112:1
201556:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202590%53%55%
202490%53%54%
202390%52%54%
202290%52%54%
202190%51%54%
202090%51%54%
201990%51%53%
201890%51%53%
201790%51%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025121515
202491515
202391515
202291515
202191415
202091415
201991415
201891415
201791415
2016101415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,667
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$20,667$14,956$15,012
2024$33,000$12,587$13,254
2023$33,000$12,103$12,626
2022$33,000$11,906$12,187
2021$33,000$11,950$11,800
2020$33,000$11,607$11,512
2019$29,000$11,350$11,293
2018$29,000$11,328$11,017
2017$29,000$11,058$10,708
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Average Summer Program Cost
$5,500
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$5,500$1,785$1,152
2024$5,500$1,599$1,128
2023$5,500$1,753$1,156
2022$5,500$1,706$1,102
2021$5,500$1,441$1,125
2020$5,500$1,628$1,217
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510%45%34%
202410%44%34%
202310%44%34%
202210%43%33%
202110%43%33%
202010%42%32%
201990%40%31%
201890%39%30%
201790%38%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$10,000$6,231$7,073
2024$10,000$6,078$6,930
2023$10,000$6,133$6,469
2022$10,000$6,153$6,289
2021$10,000$6,023$6,055
2020$10,000$6,001$5,921
2019$10,000$5,966$5,795
2018$10,000$6,003$5,456
2017$10,000$5,641$5,319
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$59.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearElkins Park, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202555%81%81%
202485%87%85%
202385%86%85%
202285%86%85%
202185%86%85%
202085%86%85%
201985%86%85%
201885%86%85%
201785%86%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elkins Park, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Elkins Park, PA include Wyncote Academy and St. James Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Elkinsrk?
6 private schools are located in Elkinsrk.
How diverse are private schools in Elkinsrk?
Elkinsrk private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Elkinsrk go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Elkinsrk are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkinsrk?
67% of private schools in Elkinsrk are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Elkinsrk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Elkinsrk include: Beth Sholom Goldman Preschool vs. Adath Jeshurn Preschool & Kindergarten

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