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.

Best Pennsylvania Private Elementary Schools Offering Fencing Sport (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools offering fencing as an interscholastic sport serving 3,716 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked offering fencing sport private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Grier School, Shady Side Academy, and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
55% of private elementary schools offering fencing sport in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Private Elementary Schools Offering Fencing Sport in Pennsylvania (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Grades: NS-12
| 537 students
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Grades: 6-12
| 285 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
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Grier School
Grier School Photo
All-girls
(1)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Harrisburg Academy
Harrisburg Academy Photo - Upper School Students take a moment to discuss the period's lecture.
(6)
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Grades: NS-12
| 356 students
Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
800 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
Grades: K-8
| 293 students
Saint Patrick School
Saint Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Shady Side Academy
Shady Side Academy Photo - Shady Side Academy Senior School resides on a 130- acre campus which offers incredible facilities and resources that enable students to fuel their passions. Advanced level courses, teachers that motivate and support, and a college-like campus all help to prepare students for college and beyond.
(3)
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
Grades: PK-12
| 1,221 students
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Nittany Christian School
Nittany Christian School Photo - 5th Grade students engage with Mr. Lucas for Ninja math skills.
(Christian)
1221 W Whitehall Road
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-5652
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
St. Louis De Montfort Academy
St. Louis De Montfort Academy Photo - Students sing the Apostles Creed from the top of Old Rag Mountain in Virginia after a strenuous hike.
All-boys (Catholic)
(14)
868 Herndon Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2620
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students

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