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Elkins Park Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 559 students in Elkins Park, PA, 38% 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 85%, which is same as the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Elkins Park, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elkins Park Private Schools (2026-27)

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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 Photo
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: 14 students
Jewish
7601 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3130
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Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: NS-9 | 179 students
Catholic
8306 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
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Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

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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

6
Private Schools
559
Students
$18,500
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkins Park)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
559 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
30%
27%
0.70
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
13%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
52 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%
# White Students
128 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
32%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
166 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
41%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,500
$13,229
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,500
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$6,689
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%
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 is Wyncote Academy.
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?
38% 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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