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 (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aquinas Academy
Aquinas Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
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
Grier School
Grier School Photo
All-girls
(1)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
800 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Patrick School
Saint Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-4826
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,221 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 58 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
555 Morewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-7518
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed

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