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 Preschools Offering Fencing Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools offering fencing as an interscholastic sport serving 2,674 students in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked offering fencing sport private preschools in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Harrisburg Academy, and Shady Side Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
40% of private preschools offering fencing sport in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Private Preschools Offering Fencing Sport in Pennsylvania (2026)

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
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
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
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

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