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19027 Pennsylvania Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 559 students in 19027, PA (there are 2 public schools, serving 906 public students). 38% of all K-12 students in 19027, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 19027, PA is Wyncote Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in 19027, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 19027 Pennsylvania 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
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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: 14 students
Jewish
7601 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-3130
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St. James Elementary School
Gr: NS-9 | 179 students
Catholic
8306 Brookside Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-4673
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19027, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 19027, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 19027, PA is Wyncote Academy.
How many private schools are located in 19027?
6 private schools are located in 19027.
How diverse are private schools in 19027?
19027 private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 19027 go to private school?
38% of all K-12 students in 19027 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 19027?
67% of private schools in 19027 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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