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Best Glenside Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,285 students in Glenside, PA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,532 public students). 47% of all K-12 students in Glenside, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Glenside, PA include La Salle College High School, Phil-Mont Christian Academy, and St. Luke Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of private schools in Glenside, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Glenside Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
La Salle College High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.
(Christian)
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke Catholic School
(Catholic)
2336 Fairhill Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 884-0843
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students
Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
(Jewish)
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Day Care Centers, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
2828 Spear Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 572-0862
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Evan Thomas Institute
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Gr: 1-4 | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Photo - Learning, Leadership, Love for Others. . .
(Catholic)
(1)
835 North Hills Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 886-4782
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Glenside)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,285 Students
273,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
195 Teachers
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,317
$14,761
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,250
$6,319
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$56.23 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
174 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
1,709 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
73%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
347 Students
64,808 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Glenside, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Glenside, PA include La Salle College High School, Phil-Mont Christian Academy, and St. Luke Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Glenside?
7 private schools are located in Glenside.
How diverse are private schools in Glenside?
Glenside private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Glenside go to private school?
47% of all K-12 students in Glenside are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Glenside?
71% of private schools in Glenside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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