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Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School
Phil-Mont Christian Academy

Glenside Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,285 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 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).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,285
  • Average Tuition: $12,317
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Glenside, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,285
  • Average Tuition: $12,317
  • Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Glenside, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Glenside Private Schools (2026)

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 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | 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
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
-12.5% (-1 school) 10-yr
2,285
Students
+6.0% (+129 students) 10-yr
$12,317
Avg. Tuition
-34.1% (-$6,383) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-5.9% (-1 student) 10-yr
19%
Students of Color
+35.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+10.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Glenside)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGlenside, PA Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20198
20188
20177
20167
20158
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# Students
2,285 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025326126179
2024325117172
2023327123174
2022333150185
2021323147180
2020318131171
2019307138175
2018308136172
2017302152180
2016300151178
2015270146167
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% Students of Color
19%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202519%27%34%
202418%27%34%
202318%26%33%
202217%26%33%
202115%25%32%
202014%25%32%
201915%25%31%
201813%25%31%
201714%25%32%
201614%25%32%
201514%25%32%
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0.44
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.440.600.65
20240.440.590.65
20230.420.590.65
20220.410.590.64
20210.380.590.64
20200.370.580.64
20190.390.570.63
20180.390.570.63
20170.280.540.61
20160.270.540.61
20150.270.540.61
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# American Indian Students
12 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
56 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20232%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
174 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257%10%7%
20247%10%7%
20238%10%8%
20227%10%7%
20217%10%7%
20207%10%8%
20197%10%7%
20187%10%7%
20175%9%7%
20165%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
1,709 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
73%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202573%58%52%
202473%59%52%
202375%59%52%
202275%60%54%
202178%60%54%
202079%61%54%
201977%61%56%
201877%61%56%
201785%64%58%
201685%64%58%
201585%64%58%
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# 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
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202515%23%26%
202415%23%26%
202313%23%25%
202213%22%25%
202110%22%25%
20209%22%24%
201911%22%24%
201811%21%23%
20177%21%22%
20167%21%22%
20156%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
195 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202511:111:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202560%53%55%
202460%53%54%
202360%52%54%
202260%52%54%
202160%51%54%
202060%51%54%
201980%51%53%
201880%51%53%
201780%51%53%
201680%51%52%
201580%50%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025161515
2024171515
2023171515
2022171515
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016171415
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025161213
2024161112
2023161011
2022151011
2021151111
2020151111
2019151111
2018121111
2017121110
2016121010
2015121010
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Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025126012291233
2024126012221230
2023126012211228
2022126012261229
2021126012261229
2020126012211226
2019126012191226
2018126012131226
2017126012131233
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025262826
2024262826
2023262826
2022262826
2021262826
2020262725
2019262725
2018262725
2017262625
2016262625
2015262625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,317
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$12,317$14,956$15,012
2024$15,875$12,587$13,254
2023$23,850$12,103$12,626
2022$23,850$11,906$12,187
2021$23,850$11,950$11,800
2020$23,850$11,607$11,512
2019$23,850$11,350$11,293
2018$18,700$11,328$11,017
2017$18,700$11,058$10,708
2016$18,700$10,235$10,356
2015$18,700$9,938$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
58%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202558%45%34%
202458%44%34%
202358%44%34%
202258%43%33%
202165%43%33%
202065%42%32%
201965%40%31%
201865%39%30%
201765%38%30%
201665%37%29%
201565%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,250
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$3,250$6,231$7,073
2024$3,250$6,078$6,930
2023$3,250$6,133$6,469
2022$3,250$6,153$6,289
2021$3,250$6,023$6,055
2020$3,250$6,001$5,921
2019$5,500$5,966$5,795
2018$5,500$6,003$5,456
2017$5,500$5,641$5,319
2016$5,500$5,050$5,105
2015$5,500$4,895$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$59.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGlenside, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202569%81%81%
202491%87%85%
202391%86%85%
202295%86%85%
202195%86%85%
202095%86%85%
201995%86%85%
201895%86%85%
201795%86%85%
201695%86%85%
201595%85%85%
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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 St. Luke Catholic School, Phil-Mont Christian Academy, and La Salle College High 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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