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Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School

Glenside Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,242 students in Glenside, PA, 47% of all K-12 students in Glenside, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private schools in Glenside, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,242
  • Average Tuition: $12,317
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Glenside, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,242
  • Average Tuition: $12,317
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Glenside, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Glenside Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of La Salle College High School
La Salle College High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23
All-boys (Catholic)
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
(2)
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Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo
Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
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Map of St. Luke Catholic School
St. Luke Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students
Catholic
2336 Fairhill Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 884-0843
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Map of Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Jewish
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
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Map of Day Care Centers, Inc.
Day Care Centers, Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
2828 Spear Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 572-0862
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Map of Evan Thomas Institute
Evan Thomas Institute
Gr: 1-4 | 9 students
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
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Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
835 North Hills Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 886-4782
(1)
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Glenside, PA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
2,242
Students
$12,317
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Glenside)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
2,242 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
18%
27%
0.42
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
12 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
174 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
1,709 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
304 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
13%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
195 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,317
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,250
$6,689
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$53.99 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 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 18% 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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