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Fort Washington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,382 students in Fort Washington, PA, 44% of all K-12 students in Fort Washington, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 33%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fort Washington Private Schools (2026-27)

Germantown Academy Photo
Germantown Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 29
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
(5)
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Map of Early Learning Childrens Academy
Early Learning Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Alternative School
410 Commerce Dr
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0114
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Map of Hey Diddle Diddle Day School
Hey Diddle Diddle Day School
Gr: NS-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
520 S Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 654-9955
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Map of Mcneil Child Development Center
Mcneil Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
7050 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
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Map of Play & Learn Preschool
Play & Learn Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool
200 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 628-4184
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Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Open Door Christian Academy Photo
Open Door Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1260 Ft. Washington Ave.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 542-9795
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Fort Washington, PA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,382
Students
$45,960
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fort Washington)
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
1,382 Students
273,324 Students
% Students of Color
20%
27%
0.55
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
104 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
64 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
860 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
62%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
344 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
171 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1269
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,960
$13,243
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,692
$6,819
Average Endowment Size
$43 million
$54.11 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
33%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
29 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fort Washington, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Fort Washington, PA is Germantown Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fort Washington?
5 private schools are located in Fort Washington.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Washington?
Fort Washington private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Fort Washington go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Fort Washington are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
Which private schools in Fort Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Fort Washington include: Mcneil Child Development Center vs. Play & Learn Preschool

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